DEVELOPMENT OF A TEACHER LEADERSHIP MODEL FOR ENHANCING INSTRUCTIONAL COMPETENCIES AT PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS IN HENAN PROVINCE, CHINA

This study aimed to investigate the current teachers’ competency level and teacher leadership status, to explore the relationship and impact between teacher leadership and their instructional competencies, and to develop a teaching leadership model for enhancing the teachers’ instructional competencies at the private high schools in Henan province, in China. Through systematic literature review, the researcher developed a questionnaire to survey teachers’ leadership and instructional competencies. The researcher surveyed 402 full-time teachers from three private high schools in Henan Province. The study found that 1) teachers' instructional competencies at the private high schools of Henan Province, in China, were at the moderate level. 2) Teachers’ instructional competency level was also at the “moderate” level. 3) There is a significant positive correlation between teacher leadership and instructional competencies. 4) Teacher leadership has a measurable impact on instructional competencies. 5) The developed teacher leadership model could help improve teachers’ instructional competencies in private high schools in Henan Province. The researchers discussed each finding and recommended schools that can foster continuous professional growth among their educators, resulting in tangible improvements in instructional quality.