Educational Leadership: A Bridge to Improved Practice, 5th edition
- Paula A. Cordeiro |
- William G. Cunningham |
Title overview
- Provides the most comprehensive coverage and balance of the essentials of educational leadership theory, research, and practice on the market today.
- Cutting edge and passionate information about the critical issues facing educational leaders.
- Offers interesting and stimulating examples, brief essays from noted scholars, internet sites, contemporary topics, application of learning, and much more to stimulate student interest and passion for the subject.
- Uses instruments, exercises, problem-based learning to challenge the readers thinking regarding the content of the text and to provide lots of opportunities to give customized assignments.
- Is thoroughly imbedded in the real context in which educational leaders practice.
- Provides students with lots of opportunities for reflection, skill development and improvement, and connecting theory-to-practice.
- A Problem-Based Learning Project at the end of each section, offering opportunities for applied practice and further understanding
- New Chapter, Technology and Learning, studies the growth of technologies in schools and what that means for aspiring school leaders.
- All new Expert Opinions from influential and award-winning educational scholars, including Kathleen Binkowski, Chris Devers, and Ian Martin.
Table of contents
Preface
Introduction
Part I The Foundations of Educational Leadership
CHAPTER ONE: Leadership Standards, Values and Practice
CHAPTER TWO: Context and Perspective for Educational Leaders
CHAPTER THREE: School Reform and Innovation
CHAPTER FOUR: School District Organizational Structure and Leadership
CHAPTER FIVE: Leadership Theory and Practice
PBL: Marveling at the Results: Power, Roles, Relationships, and School Reform
Part Two–Instructional Leadership and Student Learning
CHAPTER SIX: Leading Learning in Schools
CHAPTER SEVEN: Technology and Learning
CHAPTER EIGHT: Diversity and Language Learning
CHAPTER NINE: Curriculum Development and Assessment
PBL: A Jalapeño in a Candy Jar: Addressing Diversity
Part Three---Operational Support for Effective Teaching and Learning
CHAPTER TEN:Student Support Services
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Law and Policy
CHAPTER TWELVE: Resource Allocation and Management
PBL: Safe Havens: Developing School-Based Health Clinics
APPENDIX
A. Bridges & Hallinger - Problem-Based Learning in Educational Leadership
B. Getz–Understanding Group Process
C. PBL Project- Personalizing Learning Through Technology Integration: A Plan for Sheridan High School