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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Understand the importance of using clear and consistent evaluation criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of practicing school leaders
Chapter 1 Standards Informing School Leadership Chapter Overview This chapter examines the case that is being made for using standards to inform policy decisions and school leader behaviors. It summarizes the rationale for using standards, identifies organizations proposing them, and […]
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Identify ways to influence and motivate followers to commit to organizational goal attainment
Chapter 2 Establishing a Framework for Leadership Chapter Overview The purpose of this chapter is to provide the reader with an opportunity to review some of the major theories that address traits or characteristics of leaders, patterns of leader behavior, […]
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Describe procedures that can be used in a variety of situations to foster effectiveness in a leadership role
Chapter 3 Contemporary Theories and Approaches to School Leadership Chapter Overview The primary focus of leadership for 21st century schools is the human element and the involvement of individuals and groups in leading a school organization. Thus, leadership principles should […]
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Work with various individuals and groups for the purposes of developing a better understanding of the social system
Chapter 4 Organizational Influences on Leadership Chapter Overview The purpose of this chapter is to discuss how forces in the external and internal environments of the schoolhouse affect the climate, culture, and structure of the school organization. These forces also […]
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Understand that meaning is not in the spoken words, but rather in the mind of the receiver
Chapter 5 Enhancing Leadership Effectiveness Through Communication Chapter Overview The purpose of this chapter is to emphasize the importance of communication in schools and the need for school leaders to be effective communicators. In so doing, the communication process is […]
Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Act with integrity, value diversity, and bring ethical principles to the decision-making process.
Chapter 6 Decision Making: Quality and Acceptance Chapter Overview The purpose of this chapter is to examine the process of decision making in schools and to discuss practices and procedures used by school leaders to make quality decisions that are […]
Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Explain why effective management, collaboration, and the use of ethical principles
Chapter 7 Managing Conflict in Today’s Schools Chapter Overview This chapter features: 1) a definition of conflict, 2) a discussion on the nature and types of conflict that frequently occur in schools, 3) analyzes of the sources of those conflicts, […]
Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Recognize and describe forces in the internal and external environments of the school that
Chapter 8 Instructional Leadership and Change Chapter Overview In this chapter, we explore the process of change, placing emphasis on the principal assuming the role of “instructional leader” and being willing to be held accountable for enhancing the academic achievement […]