Becoming a transformative leader : a guide to creating equitable schools / Carolyn M. Shields.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shields, Carolyn M., author.

Series:

Eye on Education book

Eye on education book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational leadership.

Transformative learning.

Educational equalization.

Physical Description:

xviii, 203 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, 2020.

Summary:

"This exciting book explores the concept of transformative leadership and how leaders can create learning environments that are academically excellent, equitable, inclusive, and socially just. Grounded in research and real examples, Dr. Carolyn Shields presents an approach to leadership that is engaged, authentic, courageous, and effective in addressing the needs of today's diverse student bodies. Featuring examples from schools and leaders, questions for reflection, downloadable eResources, and links to useful websites, Becoming a Transformative Leader is an invaluable and practical guide for school administrators, teacher leaders, and district leaders concerned about the uneven educational playing field for students in our schools"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 Tenet One: Accepting the Mandate for Deep and Equitable Change p. 17

The Need for Shared Vision p. 18

Understanding Yourself p. 18

Understanding Your School or Organizational Context p. 23

Understanding Your Community Context p. 27

Accepting the Mandate p. 29

2 Tenet Two: Changing Mindsets p. 31

Understanding Implicit Bias p. 33

Eliminating Deficit Thinking p. 36

Addressing Race and Racism p. 39

Addressing Social Class and Poverty p. 41

Addressing Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Belonging (and Eliminating Homophobia) p. 44

Addressing Ability and Disability p. 47

Addressing the Challenges of Newcomers p. 50

Assessing Progress p. 52

3 Tenet Three: Redistributing Power in More Equitable Ways p. 58

Power over Others p. 60

Power with Others p. 63

Working toward Win-Win p. 65

Power to ... p. 67

Assessing Progress p. 70

4 Tenet Four: Balancing Public and Private Good p. 73

The Private Goods of Schooling p. 74

Discipline Policies as Examples p. 77

The Intersection of Private and Public Goods p. 80

Thinking Creatively p. 85

Moving toward the Public Good p. 86

Building Capacity for Democratic Citizenship p. 89

Assessing Progress p. 92

5 Tenet Five: A Focus on Democracy, Emancipation, Equity, and Justice p. 95

Thinking about Democracy p. 97

Reflecting on the Need for Emancipation p. 99

The Role of Educators p. 103

Promoting Equity p. 104

Ensuring justice p. 108

Inclusive Practices that Promote Democracy, Emancipation, Equity, and Justice p. 110

Assessing Progress p. 118

6 Tenet Six: Interconnectedness, Interdependence, and Global Awareness p. 121

Interconnectedness p. 122

Interdependence p. 128

Global Awareness p. 131

Global Curiosity p. 134

Teaching about Interdependence p. 134

What Can Transformative Educators Do? p. 135

Assessing Progress p. 138

7 Tenet Seven: Balancing Critique and Promise p. 141

Critical Theories of Leadership p. 142

Thinking about Critique p. 143

Thinking about Promise p. 144

Building Organizational Trust p. 145

Vignette 1 A School Principals Dilemma p. 147

Vignette 2 A Disputed Policy p. 152

Vignette 3 A "Failing Student" p. 156

Vignette 4 Increasing Parent Involvement p. 158

Assessing Progress p. 160

8 Tenet Eight: Exhibiting Moral Courage p. 164

Values Required for Moral Courage p. 167

Other Strategies for Developing Moral Courage p. 174

Assessing Progress p. 179

9 A Voice from the Field p. 183 / Angelina M. Walker

My Journey p. 183

A Transformative Educator p. 185

Challenges p. 191

10 Transformation Begins p. 195

Summarizing the Need for Transformative Leadership p. 196

Transformative Leadership Theory p. 197

The Best Hope for an Equitable Future p. 200.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780367203610

9780367203603

036720360X

0367203618

OCLC:

1120787376

Publisher Number:

99983467485