Issues of pedagogical leadership in the works of modern researchers as a basis for finding informal ways of teacher professional development

Abstract

The article deals with aspects of pedagogical leadership, focusing on non-position leadership and its importance for teachers' professional development. Pedagogical leadership is defined by scholars as a process of influencing the educational process, carried out not only through formal positions, but also through the support and motivation of colleagues. Research has shown that successful teacher leadership is based on cooperation and exchange of experience between teachers, and informal forms of learning allow them to adapt more effectively to modern challenges and introduce innovative teaching methods. The article presents examples of successful application of these methods in the world educational practice, where teacher-leaders become active agents of change, supporting their colleagues in their professional growth. Thus, non-positional leadership and informal ways of professional development are seen as key elements of pedagogical leadership that contribute to the quality of education and professional development of the teacher.