The Role of Leadership within an Action Research Study of Secondary Science Assessment Praxes, 5(8)

Abstract

Arguably, leadership is an integral element of all human endeavours. Using leadership as a lens this paper addresses the role of leadership within an action research study of secondary science teachers’ assessment praxes. The traditional image of the leader is abandoned in favour of a facilitative, collaborative leader who supports participants in their journey towards new understandings of assessment theory and praxis. In sum, it is realized that the careful, informed leader of action research plays a significant and central role in the professional development of fellow educators.