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School Leadership and Administration: Important Concepts, Case Studies, and Simulations
School Leadership and Administration: Important Concepts, Case Studies, and Simulations
This text helps prospective and experienced principals, administrators, and supervisors increase their knowledge and skills through concepts, case-studies, and simulations. Part I presents important theoretical concepts and research findings that can improve educators’ problem-solving and leadership effectiveness. Part II consists of over 65 reality-based case studies, “In-Basket Exercises,” simulations, and role-plays to illustrate problems and issues. The case studies, simulations, and exercises stimulate class discussion and reflection on key issues facing today’s school administrator and offer guidelines for thoughtful problem-solving and resolution. The new edition has been updated to include the most current research on areas such as leadership, as well as refocused chapters to more accurately address real life school situations.
Leadership for Educational Renewal: Developing a Cadre of Leaders (Agenda for Education in a Democracy)
Leadership for Educational Renewal: Developing a Cadre of Leaders (Agenda for Education in a Democracy)
From the AgAnda for Education in a Democracy Series
Sponsored by the National Network for Educational Renewal
Introduction by John I. Goodlad
This volume from the AgAnda for education in a Democracy series introduces the four-part mission that guides the National Network for Educational Renewal’s agAnda: Read the rest of this entry »
Educational Leadership Degrees Build Strong Foundations
In the field of education, there is a strong need for leaders and administrators who will be able to instill confidence in the teachers who work for them, the students who learn from them, and the parents who trust their children to them. The educational system is in flux right now and school environments are changing. Parents are holding teachers more accountable than ever for the success of their children, and governments are using standardized testing to measure the effectiveness of teachers. Good educational leaders are not those who simply hand out directions and expect that they will be followed; rather, they are those who pave the way for success through knowing the current lay of the land and leading by example. Building these critical leadership skills necessary for the modern school administrator begins with a solid educational foundation.
Many Areas of Specialization
There are a variety of degrees in Educational Leadership available, both available online, in a traditional setting and in a setting that combines both. The choice is really up to the person pursuing the degree. Educational Read the rest of this entry »