Educational leadership : a bridge to improved practice

Author(s)

• Cunningham, William G.
• Cordeiro, Paula A.

Bibliographic Information

Educational leadership : a bridge to improved practice

Paula A. Cordeiro, William G. Cunningham

（The Allyn and Bacon educational leadership series）

Pearson, c2013

5th ed

Note

Originally published: c2001

Includes bibliographical references (p. 447-473) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Educational Leadership: A Bridge to Improved Practice describes how successful and effective schools and administrators operate in an increasingly challenging, fast-paced, demanding, and at times revolutionary environment. Readers are offered an integrated view of the knowledge base, research, and practice of administration within a context of multiple perspectives and a wide range of thinking. This edition provides a comprehensive discussion of the field of educational administration in three sections. The Foundations of Educational Leadership presents a context for educational leadership studies with thorough descriptions and applications of educational standards, common practices, and assessments that equip each learner with a solid understanding of his or her own leadership style. Instructional Leadership and Student Learning emphasizes the critical role of the school leader in education, and to the student and the teacher. Operational Support for Effective Teaching and Learning examines the major functions of the school leader, including legal, financial, and stewardship responsibilities. FEATURES OF THIS EDITION INCLUDE: A Problem-Based Learning Project at the end of each section, offering opportunities for applied practice and further understanding New Chapter, Technology and Learning, studies the growth of technologies in schools and what that means for aspiring school leaders. All new Expert Opinions from influential and award-winning educational scholars, including Kathleen Binkowski, Chris Devers, and Ian Martin.

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Part I The Foundations of Educational Leadership CHAPTER ONE: Leadership Standards, Values and Practice CHAPTER TWO: Context and Perspective for Educational Leaders CHAPTER THREE: School Reform and Innovation CHAPTER FOUR: School District Organizational Structure and Leadership CHAPTER FIVE: Leadership Theory and Practice PBL: Marveling at the Results: Power, Roles, Relationships, and School Reform Part Two-Instructional Leadership and Student Learning CHAPTER SIX: Leading Learning in Schools CHAPTER SEVEN: Technology and Learning CHAPTER EIGHT: Diversity and Language Learning CHAPTER NINE: Curriculum Development and Assessment PBL: A Jalapeno in a Candy Jar: Addressing Diversity Part Three---Operational Support for Effective Teaching and Learning CHAPTER TEN:Student Support Services CHAPTER ELEVEN: Law and Policy CHAPTER TWELVE: Resource Allocation and Management PBL: Safe Havens: Developing School-Based Health Clinics APPENDIX A. Bridges & Hallinger - Problem-Based Learning in Educational Leadership B. Getz-Understanding Group Process C. PBL Project- Personalizing Learning Through Technology Integration: A Plan for Sheridan High School

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Details

• NCID: BB17903752
• ISBN:
  • 9780132678124
• LCCN: 2012000384
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boston
• Pages/Volumes: xvii, 493 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : LB1738.5
  • DC23 : 371.200973
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : School management and organization -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States
  • LCSH : Problem-based learning -- United States
  • LCSH : School administrators -- Training of -- United States
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BB05009309