Rethinking Leadership: A Collection of Articles

ISBN 10: 1412936993 / ISBN 13: 9781412936996

Published by Corwin, 2006

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Synopsis:

"A seminal collection of work from the foremost scholar of educational leadership of the last half century."
-Joseph Murphy, Professor
Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

"A powerful collection of articles by North America′s foremost authority on moral leadership. A comprehensive, coherent and definitive treatment of all aspects of moral leadership: What it is, how to develop it, how to lead in the learning community, and about value-added leadership for the future!"
-Michael Fullan, Professor of Policy Studies
University of Toronto

"With Sergiovanni′s customary clarity and focus, he reminds us of the vital role that morality, relationships, purpose, and artistic action play in making schools serve kids and community. A great resource for every principal, teacher leader, and system administrator."
-Gordon A. Donaldson, Jr., Professor of Education
University of Maine

"When you open Rethinking Leadership, you will enter a treasure trove of revolutionary ideas that will stir your soul-and change your concept of leadership forever."
-Stephen P. Gordon, Professor and Co-Director
National Center for School Improvement, Texas State University

Explore the moral craft of school leadership!

In the second edition of this revolutionary collection, school leaders are introduced to the craft of moral leadership. Thomas J. Sergiovanni, the leading authority on moral leadership, uncovers how successful leadership practices are often based in values and ideas rather than formal processes. Readers will learn an innovative approach to reframing leadership, while discovering how to build effective learning communities.

Written by the best of the best, this groundbreaking work truly redefines school leadership!

About the Author:

Thomas J. Sergiovanni is Lillian Radford Professor of Education at Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, where he teaches in the school leadership program and in the five-year teacher education program. Sergiovanni received his master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Rochester, and honorary degrees from the University of San Diego and State University of New York. Prior to joining the faculty at Trinity, he was on the faculty of education administration at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, for 19 years, and he chaired the department for seven years. A former associate editor of Educational Administration Quarterly, Sergiovanni serves on the editorial boards of Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education and Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice. Among his recent books are Moral Leadership (1992), Building Community in Schools (1994), Leadership for the Schoolhouse (1996), The Lifeworld of Leadership: Creating Culture, Community, and Personal Meaning in Our Schools (2000), Supervision: A Redefinition (2002), and Strengthening the Heartbeat: Leading and Learning Together in Schools (2005).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rethinking Leadership: A Collection of ...
Publisher: Corwin
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition