Teacher commitment in sustainable learning communities: A new “ancient” story of educational leadership

Authors

  • Sabre Cherkowski University of British Columbia Okanagan

Abstract

The findings from this qualitative case study reveal how a principal’s demonstration of compassion and deep care towards his teachers was influential in the participants’ renewed desire for a greater commitment to and improvement of their craft. Understanding how school leaders can nourish and sustain passion and commitment is an essential area of research on learning communities. Exploring the impact of emotions in leadership is highlighted as an important consideration for fostering conditions for sustainable learning communities.

Keywords: Emotions in leadership, teacher commitment, personal growth, sustainable learning communities

Author Biography

Sabre Cherkowski, University of British Columbia Okanagan

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Education

University of British Columbia Okanagan

Published

2012-04-06

How to Cite

Cherkowski, S. (2012). Teacher commitment in sustainable learning communities: A new “ancient” story of educational leadership. Canadian Journal of Education/Revue Canadienne De l’éducation, 35(1), 56–68. Retrieved from https://journals.sfu.ca/cje/index.php/cje-rce/article/view/717

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