Designed for current and aspiring assistant principals, this comprehensive guide emphasizes practical strategies and pedagogical insights. Each chapter features Focus Questions, engaging stories, and self-assessment tools to enhance understanding. Additionally, it includes annotated bibliographies and sample letters, making it a valuable resource for effective leadership in education.
Strategies for Leadership, Learning, & Collaboration
Focusing on the development of collaborative learning communities, this book provides educational leaders with essential skills to achieve high academic standards. Sullivan and Glanz introduce a framework based on reflective practice, guiding schools to integrate these standards effectively within a supportive environment. The resource is designed for both prospective and current leaders, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in fostering educational excellence.
Efficient school management is the focus, offering best practices that enhance organizational effectiveness. The book provides actionable strategies for administrators to improve operations, foster a positive school culture, and maximize resources. It emphasizes the importance of leadership, communication, and community involvement in creating a thriving educational environment. Readers will find valuable insights into effective decision-making and innovative approaches to common challenges in school management.
The interactive edition presents distinct chapters on both quantitative and qualitative research methods, enhancing the understanding of data analyses. It includes a new chapter dedicated to starting an action research project, along with guidance to successfully complete a project, making it a comprehensive resource for researchers.
Exploring the essence of effective educational leadership, the book identifies seven distinct leadership styles and emphasizes the importance of aligning these styles with specific roles within the educational system. Author Jeffrey Glanz highlights the natural leadership abilities within each individual and presents vivid scenarios to illustrate different leadership types. Additionally, he introduces seven critical virtues often overlooked in educational leadership training. With practical questionnaires and focus questions, the book serves as a valuable resource for teachers and administrators aiming to foster excellence in their environments.
This guide offers practical strategies and insightful perspectives aimed at enhancing lifelong achievement while emphasizing the importance of moral leadership. It encourages readers to embrace their roles as leaders with integrity, providing tools to inspire and influence others positively. The focus is on cultivating a deep sense of responsibility and ethical decision-making that can lead to meaningful impact in both personal and professional spheres.
The book requires an update to the addresses for Sage UK and Sage India on the imprint page. This suggests a focus on ensuring accurate and current publisher information, which is essential for readers and libraries referencing the book. The update may reflect changes in publishing practices or organizational details that are important for proper citation and distribution.
Focused on leadership development, this guide offers a structured curriculum for educational leaders, staff developers, and professors. Drawing from the author's extensive seven-book collection, it serves as a practical resource for enhancing staff training and principal development, ensuring a thorough approach to fostering effective leadership in educational settings.
Modern and Postmodern Perspectives
The book explores how paradigm debates within educational research, particularly in curriculum and supervision, shape educators' beliefs and practices. It highlights the impact of educators' views, such as a mechanistic approach to curriculum, which leads to rigid, objective-driven teaching methods. In supervision, autocratic leadership styles create hierarchical, compliance-focused environments, while modern perspectives advocate for more collaborative approaches. Postmodern theories challenge these norms, promoting authentic relationships and open communication among educators, students, and administrators.
The book explores Dewey's philosophy of education, focusing on the holistic development of students. It highlights his insights into intelligence, socially useful skills, and individual growth, emphasizing their relevance in today's high-stakes testing environment. Dewey's ideas are presented as increasingly vital for fostering a more effective and meaningful educational experience.