Educational Leadership : A Problem-Based Approach
Cordeiro, Paula A., Cunningham, William G.
Language: English
Published by Allyn & Bacon, 2002
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- Title
- Educational Leadership : A Problem-Based Approach
- Author
- Cordeiro, Paula A., Cunningham, William G.
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Publication year
- 2002
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0205347932
- ISBN 13
- 9780205347933
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Item weight
- 1.687 pounds
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A succinct and compelling text, Educational Leadership: A Problem-Based Approach offers the latest coverage of key leadership topics including critical thinking, ethics, best practices, and field-situated opportunities presented in an applied format.
Thoroughly revised and updated, this text shares with readers the very latest thinking in the field and relates it to significant real-life problems of practice. Reflecting on current changes and thinking in educational administration, this text includes updated expert analysis pieces by noted authorities in every chapter. This text uses a problem-based approach and provides readers with opportunities to analyze and apply their knowledge to authentic situations.
This text includes multiple perspectives that challenge readers to synthesize the material into an effective administrative platform and to make productive choices arriving at problem solutions. Educational Administration presents the major aspects of administration and the complex set of problems and performance assessment challenges that administrators face every day. It emphasizes a number of important challenges such as the increasing diversity in our schools and society and the impact of reforms and technology on learning environments.
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Cunningham / Cordeiro, Educational Leadership: A Bridge to Improved Practice 4e (020557842X)
Focusing on present conditions, operations, new directions, and best practices in American schools Educational Leadership: A Bridge to Improved Practice provides the most complete coverage of the essentials of modern school administration. Supporting improved practice in educational administration it successfully makes the important theory-to-practice transitions in a clear, accessible format. The authors use an engaging problem-based approach providing readers with opportunities to analyze and apply their knowledge to authentic situations. This text is a must for any one serious about becoming an educational leader for American schools.
New to this edition
· As reflected in the new subtitle of this text, A Bridge to Improved Practice, the fourth edition provides an increased emphasis on the practical applications today’s practitioners will need.
· Includes greater coverage of the duties and responsibilities of the principal, as well as the responsibilities of leaders at the school level.
·Expanded coverage of distributed leadership addresses the growing trend in increasing the number of individuals who are involved in leadership within a school.
Here’s what your colleagues are saying
“It provides an excellent foundation for students in the initial stage of preparing for
school leadership. My students have been particularly complimentary of the text, indicating that it would remain part of their personal libraries.”
―Dr. Carol Parham, University of Maryland
“The book is comprehensive and thorough in the presentation of topics in educational
administration. The problem-based activities are an excellent addition.”
―Dr. Denise P. Dunbar, Tennessee
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