Educational leadership : a critical pragmatic perspective

Author(s)

• Maxcy, Spencer J.

Bibliographic Information

Educational leadership : a critical pragmatic perspective

Spencer J. Maxcy

（Critical studies in education and culture series）

Bergin & Garvey, c1991

• : hard
• : pbk. : alk. paper

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-212) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: hard ISBN 9780897892582

Description

Underlying the controversy surrounding educational reform and the crisis facing American public education today is the question of leadership: Who is to exercise it and what direction should it take? In his systematic redefinition of educational leadership, Spencer J. Maxcy develops a democratic, participatory model of leadership at all levels. Drawing on the work of philosophers from John Dewey and William James to contemporary neo-pragmatists, he explores the nature of shared leadership and its potential to foster socio-cultural reform through schooling. Maxcy begins with a review of leadership theory and the ways in which competing theories continue to affect education. New directions in research are assessed, particularly the shift away from treating educational leadership as a form of management rather than a relational phenomenon. In examining the implications of a philosophy of democratic leadership, the author takes his inquiry into practical areas, including the empowerment of teachers, the sharing of leadership among teachers and administrators, the preparation of educational leaders for a postmodern era, and the development of leadership qualities in children. The current trend toward decentralization of schooling is discussed in light of his proposed model, together with the demand for moral vision in education and the need for creativity as an integral part of the educational process. Making a convincing case for the distribution of leadership among the administration, teachers, students, and the larger community, this book will be of interest to anyone concerned with critical issues in education--from policy-makers and educators to the informed general reader.

Table of Contents

Series Introduction Introduction: The Quest for Leadership Research on Leadership in Education Administrative Leadership, Democracy, and the Qualities of Philosophic Mind Educational Leadership and Policy Leadership and the Education of Young Children Moral Imagination and School Leadership Postmodernity and the Preparation of Educational Leaders for the Future Empowerment and Educational Leadership The Artist-Leader and the Problem of Design Conclusion Bibliography Index

Volume

: pbk. : alk. paper ISBN 9780897892599

Description

Underlying the controversy surrounding educational reform and the crisis facing American public education today is the question of leadership: Who is to exercise it and what direction should it take? In his systematic redefinition of educational leadership, Spencer J. Maxcy develops a democratic, participatory model of leadership at all levels. Drawing on the work of philosophers from John Dewey and William James to contemporary neo-pragmatists, he explores the nature of shared leadership and its potential to foster socio-cultural reform through schooling. Maxcy begins with a review of leadership theory and the ways in which competing theories continue to affect education. New directions in research are assessed, particularly the shift away from treating educational leadership as a form of management rather than a relational phenomenon. In examining the implications of a philosophy of democratic leadership, the author takes his inquiry into practical areas, including the empowerment of teachers, the sharing of leadership among teachers and administrators, the preparation of educational leaders for a postmodern era, and the development of leadership qualities in children. The current trend toward decentralization of schooling is discussed in light of his proposed model, together with the demand for moral vision in education and the need for creativity as an integral part of the educational process. Making a convincing case for the distribution of leadership among the administration, teachers, students, and the larger community, this book will be of interest to anyone concerned with critical issues in education--from policy-makers and educators to the informed general reader.

Table of Contents

Series Introduction Introduction: The Quest for Leadership Research on Leadership in Education Administrative Leadership, Democracy, and the Qualities of Philosophic Mind Educational Leadership and Policy Leadership and the Education of Young Children Moral Imagination and School Leadership Postmodernity and the Preparation of Educational Leaders for the Future Empowerment and Educational Leadership The Artist-Leader and the Problem of Design Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Details

• NCID: BA13506298
• ISBN:
  • 0897892585
  • 0897892593
• LCCN: 91004637
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xvi, 216 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : LB2805
  • DC20 : 371.2/00973
  • NDC8 : 374
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : School management and organization -- United States
  • LCSH : Leadership
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA13506367