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Theory, research, and practice combine to show leadership as a moral craft advocating imagination, creativity, and ethical integrity–through the concepts of some of the greatest recognized educational leaders.
The issues principals face today, and the decisions they have to routinely make regarding their practice, are presented in this widely popular text. Built on a structural foundation of concepts from some of the greatest educational leaders, the book focuses on creating outstanding schools by treating leadership as a moral craft advocating imagination, creativity, and ethical integrity. Here, theory, practice, and research combine to present a sound picture of the roles and functions of today’s school leaders. Specifically, it describes where and how principals spend their time, standards that inform their behavior, and competencies they need to master in order to be effective. The book also looks at the complex nature of the workplace; compares traditional management with leadership practices and offers the reader a choice between the two, while suggesting that what is needed in today’s schools is a balance between the two.
- NEW! A new theory for the principalship is advocated: In keeping with the changing role of the principalship, this new theory looks at four dimensions to principal leadership that encourage practitioners and students to aspire to the highest good for themselves and all stakeholders.
- The roles and functions of today’s school leaders are examined and described through theory, research, and practical suggestions.
- Leadership is explored as a moral craft advocating imagination, creativity, and ethical integrity.
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Table of Contents:
Part 1 The Moral Dimension
Chapter 1 Setting the Stage: Administering as a Moral Craft
Part 2 Toward a New Theory of Principal Leadership
Chapter 2 The Principal's Job Today and Tomorrow
Chapter 3 The Limits of Traditional Management Theory
Chapter 4 A New Theory for the Principalship
Chapter 5 The School as a Moral Community
Part 3 Providing Leadership
Chapter 6 The Forces of Leadership and the Culture of Schools
Chapter 7 The Stages of Leadership: A Developmental View
Chapter 8 Leading in a Community of Leaders
Part 4 Instructional Leadership
Chapter 9 Characteristics of Successful Schools
Chapter 10 Becoming a Community of Mind
Chapter 11 Teaching, Learning, and Community
Chapter 12 Instructional Leadership, Supervision, and Teacher Development
Chapter 13 Clinical Supervision, Coaching, Peer Inquiry, and Other Supervisory Practices
Part 5 Motivation, Commitment, and Change
Chapter 14 Motivation, Commitment, and the Teacher's Workplace
Chapter 15 The Change Process
Glossary
References
Index
