Dispositions of Leadership: The Effects on Student Learning and School Culture - Softcover

Whiteley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1475836260 ISBN 13: 9781475836264

Publisher: R&L, 2017

Synopsis

This book challenges the utility of traditional command-and-control models that are no longer capable of supporting school leaders and describes how an effective educational leader in the Information Age applies dispositional thinking in order to be adaptive, self-aware and responsive to others.

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About the Authors

Gary Whiteley’s passion for understanding the nature and implication of effective school leadership spans four decades. His leadership journey continues to be enhanced by thoughtful colleagues who co-authored this book.

Lexie Domaradzki has dedicated her professional career to supporting high needs schools. She is honored to have the privilege of assisting educators in developing the leadership capabilities and practices that assist them in solving complex problems.

Arthur L Costa is an Emeritus Professor of Education, California State University Sacramento. He has served as a teacher, curriculum consultant, assistant superintendent for instruction and Director of Educational Programs for N.A.S.A. A former president of ASCD, he has devoted his career to improving education through self-directed learning and thought-filled curriculum and instruction.

Patricia Muller provides schools, districts, departments of education, non-profit organizations and foundations with evaluation support, capacity- building and technical assistance. In her two decades with the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at Indiana University, some of her most rewarding work has been with school leadership programs.

Edition details

• Publisher: R&L
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1475836260
• ISBN 13: 9781475836264
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208