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Reflective Practice
International and Multidisciplinary Perspectives
Volume 15, 2014 - Issue 6
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Developing leadership identity through critical reflection: voice, knowledge and advocacy

Pages 780-792 | Received 17 Nov 2013, Accepted 09 Jul 2014, Published online: 11 Sep 2014
 

Abstract

This article describes the leadership identity development of an American Latina teacher as she moves from the domain of her classroom outward to lead her grade level team, school leadership team and school district personnel. The leadership master’s degree programme is grounded in transformative learning theory, emphasizes social justice and equity, and employs systematic critical reflection. Through structured critical reflections over two years, Cecilia examines her own experiences as a student and teacher, interprets her individual educational journey in the context of broader societal patterns, and documents her development as a school leader. This case illustrates the power of critical reflection to integrate personal, cultural and professional experiences and promote leadership identity development of one woman of colour.

Acknowledgements

I wish to acknowledge one courageous teacher whose life story exemplifies the essential work of educating newcomer and first-generation students and families of colour in urban schools throughout the world.

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