School leadership in the 21st century : challenges and coping strategies / Adam E. Nir, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nir, Adam, editor.

Series:

Education in a competitive and globalizing world series.

Education in a competitive and globalizing world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational leadership.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (350 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2022]

Summary:

"For many years, public schools served as prominent examples of organizations operating in a stable organizational environment. In the 21st century, however, this notion is gradually changing. Public schools face a dynamic organizational environment characterized by technological innovations, increased social heterogeneity, competition, and contradictory expectations presented by various stakeholders. In addition, the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic undermined schools' basic routines, introducing uncertainty and instability to an extent that school leaders had never experienced before. These changing circumstances have increased the complexity school leaders experience on the job, creating new professional challenges, which are growing in number and sophistication. This book intends to promote awareness of the complex and unique challenges educational leaders are facing and, in doing so, to introduce a rational and a more balanced voice to the discourse on school leadership"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Foreword

References

Preface

Chapter 1

Leading Public Schools in a Post Pandemic World: Contemporary Challenges

Introduction

School Leaders' Challenges

Adaptation Challenges

Creativity Challenges

Distinction Challenges

Pedagogical Challenges

The COVID-19 Pandemic: New Challenges for School Leaders

Looking Beyond COVID-19

Chapter 2

Challenges of School Principalship in Turkey: Perspective from a Centralized System

Context: Turkish Educational System

Forces of Change Shaping Principalship Development in Turkey

Training and Appointment of Principals in Turkey

History of School Principal Training in Turkey

Current School Principal Training in Turkey

Challenges of School Principals in TES

Training Gap

Poor Professional Status of Principalship

Political Challenges of School Principalship

Structural and Managerial Challenges for School Principalship

Discussion

Chapter 3

The Rise of the Edupreneur: Exploring School Leadership through an Evolutionary Perspective

Looking into Domains of Successful Leadership: The International Successful School Principalship Project (ISSPP)

The Development of a Heuristic Leadership Framework - The Leadership Improvement for Student Achievement (LISA) Project

When Two Become One: Combining Entrepreneurial Leadership with Instructional/Pedagogical Leadership

Concluding Thoughts on Organizational Leadership and Entrepreneurship: Lessons to Be Learned

Chapter 4

The Challenges Nurturing School Leaders Face

Characteristics of a Nurturing Leader

Expressing Expectations

People-Centeredness

Paternal Characteristics

Leading with Laughter, Love, and Care

Fostering Hope

Nurturance

Protectiveness.

Cultural Competence

Intrusive Closeness

The Setting, the Population, and Situational Obstacles

Method

Findings

It Is Tough to Separate

Facing Disappointment

Advocating Is Tiring

Addressing Different Needs

Feeling Helpless

Conclusion

Chapter 5

Organizational and Pedagogical Leadership in the 21st Century: Standards-Driven and Outcomes-Defined Imperatives

School Leadership and the Power of Language

Globalization and Its Effects on Educational Leadership

Education Policy Issues for the School Leaders of the Future

Strategic Challenges

Deliverable Goals

The Intellectual and Moral Dimension of School Leadership

Transformational Leadership

Educational Leadership Roles

Challenges Globalization Creates for 21st Century School Leaders and the Coping Strategies Required Meeting them

School Leaders and the Use of Discriminatory and Bullying Practices

Managerialism of Educational Leadership

School Leadership in the Global Culture of Performing Schools

The Ideology of Meritocracy and Streaming Secondary Students by Ability

Chapter 6

School Leadership for Sustainable Development in Canadian Schools

Defining Sustainable Development

Background to ESD

ESD in Canadian Education Policies

School Leadership and ESD

Challenges ESD Presents for School Leaders

Addressing the Challenges of Implementing ESD

Chapter 7

Equity and Social Justice: Challenges for K-12 Educational Leaders

Theoretical Perspectives

Critical Race Theory

Privilege and Entitlement

Moral Exclusion Theory

Biases

Colorblindness

Diversity

Demographics

Cultural Proficiency

Equity

Leadership for Social Justice.

Challenges for 21st Century Leaders

Strategies to Lead for Social Justice to Establish and Maintain Inclusive and Equitable Learning Environments for All School Stakeholders

Increase Knowledge and Understanding of Cultural Proficiency

Establish and Maintain Two-Way Communications with Key Stakeholders in the School, District, and Community

Develop a Plan to Review School and District Policies, Practices, and Procedures to Increase Equity for the School Stakeholders

Strategies to Improve Student Success and Reduce or Eliminate the Achievement Gaps among Subgroups in the School or District

Continue to Plan and Implement Research-Based Best Practices Professional Development for the Instructional Staff

Identify Resources to Support the Academic Improvement Efforts

Barriers

Coping

Chapter 8

School Leadership in a Culturally Diverse Setting: A Juxtaposition of Challenges and Strategies from National and International Schools in Malaysia

Effective School Leadership

Cultural Diversity and Leadership

National and International Schools in the Malaysian Setting

Methods

Participants

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Managing the Challenges of Diversity

Communicating a Clear Mission and Vision through Shared Values

Modelling Expectations

Establishing and Implementing Inclusive Policies and Programs

Creating and Sustaining a Harmonious, Conducive Learning Environment

Chapter 9

School Principals' Socialization Challenges: A Case Study in Greece

Theoretical Background

Stage Theories of Socialization

School Principal's Position Status Discourse

Principalship in the Greek Secondary State School System

School Principal's Challenges in the Greek Context

Methodology.

Participants

Results

School Leaders' Demographics

Participants' Demographics and Views

Contributors to School Principal's Preparation

Organizational Socialization Challenges

Timing of Change and Length of Term of Office

School Principal's Position Status

School Improvement and School Principal's Term of Office in Greece

Chapter 10

School Leadership Preparation: Addressing Key Questions

Why Is Leadership Preparation Important?

The Expanded Role of School Leaders

Devolution to School Level

The Increasing Complexity of School Contexts

Leadership Preparation as a Moral Obligation

Effective Leadership Preparation Makes a Difference

Who Is Selected for Leadership Positions?

What Should Be the Content of Leadership Preparation Programs?

How Should Leadership Preparation Be Delivered?

Personalized Learning

Mentoring

Coaching

Internships

Networking and School Visits

Where Should Leadership Preparation Take Place?

When Should Leadership Preparation Be Accessed?

Conclusion: The Future of Leadership Preparation

Summary

Chapter 11

Policy Implementations in Schools: The Chain of Command and Its Intervening Spaces

Policies Intentions Are to Create Better Societies

Governing Challenges and the Function of Intervening Spaces

School Governance - Looking Back to Understand Changes

Intervening Spaces Up to and After the Millennium

Governing Models

Leaders and Staff Members' Understanding of Policy Decisions

The Strength of Intervening Spaces

Chapter 12

Leadership of Schools in the Future

Pace of Change in Education

The Impact of the Pandemic on Education

Positive Features

Negative Features.

System and Country Responses

Implications for Education Going Forward

Implications for Educational Leadership Going Forward

Next Practice Considerations

Educational Leadership in the Future

Assumptions 1 and 2

Assumptions 3 and 4

Assumption 5

A 20-Year Prediction for Schools and School Leadership

About the Editor

List of Contributors

Index

Blank Page.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Nir, Adam E. School Leadership in the 21st Century: Challenges and Coping Strategies

ISBN:

9781685074234