- ISBN: 9780205545674 | 020554567X
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 9/23/2009
The Principalship allows readers to gain a broader, more complex and accurate understanding of school administrator leadership in today’s learning communities while presenting an expansive view of leadership within schools not limited to the responsibilities of the principal, but including those of assistant principals, administrators, teachers, and students. This innovative first edition text presents a complete picture of the principal as school administrator, community builder, advocate, manager, mentor, supervisor, politician, leader and learner.
The Principalship covers the importance of learning: the learning of principals, the learning of other professionals, and especially the learning of students. School improvement is not possible without this across-the-board learning and exploration, and this text places a strong emphasis on this simple but often-overlooked aspect of school communities.
Today’s school systems are faced with a number of fresh challenges: changing student populations, rapidly expanding research knowledge, increasing accountability requirements, federal and state policy demands, and escalating expectations for school services.
This book will help aspiring school leaders to bridge the gap between traditional conceptualizations of the principal and more innovative, functional, and multifaceted conceptualizations that respond to the changing conditions and higher demands of contemporary learning communities.
Joseph Matthews is Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations at Brigham Young University. Dr. Matthews teaches courses in school principalship, leadership theory, and supervision. He has written for both national and regional publications co-authored three books: Being and Becoming a Principal (2003, Allyn & Bacon); Leadership: A Relevant and Realistic Role for Principals (1996, Eye on Education); and Finding One’s Way: How Mentoring Can Lead to Dynamic Leadership (1998, Corwin Press).He has served as a high school teacher and principal in three different states.
CHAPTER 1
New Conceptions of the Principalship in a Professional Learning Community
Vignette
Introduction
Role Conceptions
Principalship and Leadership
The Definition of Leadership
Professional Learning Community
Principals and Professional Learning Community in a Global, Knowledge Society
Learning about Leadership
Principal Leadership in Practice
Eight Role Conceptions for the Principalship
Principal as Learner
Principal as Culture Builder
Principal as Advocate
Principal as Leader
Principal as Mentor
Principal as Supervisor
Principal as Manager
Principal as Politician
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
Websites
CHAPTER 2
Historical View of the Principal’s Role
Vignette
Introduction
Origin of the Principalship
Origin of the Assistant Principal Role
Women and Minorities in the Principalship
Interacting Elements that Have Influenced the Principal’s Role
Changing Social Demographics of Cities and Schools
Academic Study and State Licensure Requirements
Professional Associations
Practice of School Leaders
Conceptual Frameworks Influencing the Principalship Role
Moral and Ethical Leadership
Social and Community Leadership
Instructional Leadership
School Reform and Implications to the Role of School Principals
Contemporary Conditions and Implications
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
CHAPTER 3
Professional Learning Communities as School Reform
Vignette
Introduction
Educational Reform and Professional Learning Communities
Understanding Community
Various Models of a Professional Learning Community
Elements in a Professional Learning Community
The Case for Professional Learning Communities
Barriers to the Development of Professional Learning Communities
The Principal’s Role in Developing a Professional Learning Community in a School
The Principal’s Focus on Student Learning
Principal’s and Assistant Principal’s Functions in Developing and Facilitating Professional Learning Communities
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
CHAPTER 4
The Principal as Learner
Vignette
Introduction
Learning: Transmission versus Construction
The Traditional Conception of Learning
The Constructivist Conception of Learning
Adult Learning
Principal as Learner
Importance of Learning in a Knowledge Society
Four Components of Principal as Learner
Principal as Facilitator
Supporting a Professional Learning Community to Enhance Learning Capacity
Schools as Learning Organizations
Principal’s Role in Facilitating Learning Organizations
The Roles of the Assistant Principal and Teacher Leaders for Building and Cultivating Learning Capacity
Principal’s role with teacher leaders
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
Table 4.2 Senge’s Five Disciplines
Senge’s Five Disciplines
Personal mastery
Mental models
Building shared vision
Team learning
Systems thinking- The Fifth Discipline that integrates the other 4
CHAPTER 5
Principal as Culture Builder
Vignette
Introduction
A Cultural Perspective for Learning in Community
Defining School Culture
Understanding a School’s Existing Culture
Toxic Cultures
Outcomes of Strong School Cultures
Principal Leadership in Creating, Maintaining, and Changing Culture
Creating School Culture
Maintaining School Culture
Changing School Culture
The Principal Facilitating Others in Understanding and Developing Culture
Facilitating Internal Veterans in Understanding and Developing Culture
Facilitating Newcomers in Understanding and Developing Culture
Facilitating External Constituents in Understanding and Developing Culture
Facilitating a Culture Change
Leadership Teams as Culture-Builders
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
Websites
CHAPTER 6
Principal as Advocate
Vignette
Introduction
Social Justice as a Basis for Advocacy
Components of Social Justice
Social Justice in a Professional Learning Community
Leadership as Transformative
Definition and Elements of Advocacy
The Moral Criteria for Advocacy
The Legal Criterion for Advocacy
The Thoughtfulness Criterion for Advocacy
Principals and Social Justice
Your Own Identity Within a Social Justice Context
Barriers to the Role Within a Social Justice Context
Priorities Within a Social Justice Context
Principal as Advocate
Advocate for the Whole Child and for All Students
Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Diversity
Religious Diversity
Language Diversity
Poverty and Social Class
Gender
Sexual Orientation
Students with Special Needs
Gifted and Talented Students
Students Placed At-Risk
Being an Advocate for the School
Multicultural Education Programs
Bilingual Education
Special Education
Gifted and Talented Programs
Title I
Alternative Education Programs
Advocate for the Community
Principal as Facilitator of Others’ Advocacy
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
Websites
CHAPTER 7
Becoming a Leader in a Professional Learning Community
Vignette
Introduction
The Nature of Principal Leadership
Leadership from External Sources
Leadership from Internal Sources
Principal Leadership
Leadership Literature
Popular Literature
Professional Literature
Scholarly Literature
Research on Leadership
Trait Approaches
Behavior Approaches
Contingency Approaches
Leadership as a Relationship
Leadership as an Organizational Feature
Moral Leadership
How Useful Is Research on Leadership?
The Purpose of Principal Leadership
Defining Significant School Change and Reform
Creating a Collective Vision
Principal Leadership in Vision Building
The Principal’s Roles as Visionary Leader
The Dark Side of Visions
Challenges of Vision Building
Communicating the Vision
Principal as Facilitator of Leadership in Others
Teacher Empowerment
Facilitating Others in Vision Building
Facilitating Others in Collaboration
Approaches to Collaborative Decision Making
Collaborative Teaming
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
Websites
Chapter 8
The Principal as Mentor
Vignette
Introduction
Introduction to Mentoring
The Nature of Mentoring
Mentoring Roles and Functions
Participants of Mentoring
Content of Mentoring
Processes of Mentoring
Benefits and Pitfalls of Mentoring
Benefits of Mentoring
Pitfalls of Mentoring
The Principal’s Role in Mentoring
Mentoring New Teachers
Mentoring New Teachers in Professional Development
Reflective Mentoring
Mentoring New Teachers in Psychosocial Development
Mentoring New Teachers in Career Development
Selecting and Matching Teachers to Be Mentors: Two Perspectives
Mentor Training
Providing Support for Peer Mentoring
Mentoring Veteran Teachers
Mentoring Teacher Teams
The Principal as Facilitator of Mentoring of Veteran Teachers
Principal as Mentor of Students
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
Websites
Chapter 9
Principal as Supervisor
Vignette
Introduction
Traditional Role of Principal as Supervisor
Historical Overview of the Supervisor’s Role
Elements of the Traditional Role of Principal as Supervisor
Traditional Supervisory Role of the Assistant Principal
The Principal’s Role in Direct Supervision: An Innovative Conception
Overview of the Innovative Role of Supervisor
Establishing a System of Accountability
Recruiting, Selecting, and Retaining Capable and Committed Educators
Retaining Qualified Teachers
Promoting Educator Growth
Fostering Teacher Practical Knowledge
Reflection
Inquiry
Establishing Trust
Evaluating Educational Results
The Regular Collection and Analysis of Student Performance Data
The Principal’s Role as Facilitator of Supervision
Why Supervision Should Be Shared
Elements of the Principal’s Role as Facilitator of Supervision
Establishing a System of Accountability
Recruiting, Selecting, and Retaining Capable and Committed Educators
Promoting Educator Growth
Building Trust with the Leadership Team
Evaluating Educational Results
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
Websites
Chapter 10
Principal as Manager
Vignette
Introduction
The Principalship and Management Roots
Managing the Unexpected in a Professional Learning Community
Principal’s Direct Role in Managing the Unexpected
Supporting Information
Direct Role in Implementing the Professional Learning Community
Planning
Taking Action
Evaluating and Assessing
Managing through Technology
The Principal as Facilitator of Others in Management of a Professional Learning Community
Facilitating Support
Facilitating Others in Planning and Taking Action
Facilitating Others in Evaluating and Assessing
Institutionalizing a Professional Learning Community
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
Websites
Chapter 11
Vignette
Introduction
Thinking Politically
Principal as Politician In the Society
Schools as Political Systems
Schools as Civil Societies
Schools as Democratic Institutions
Role of Principal as Politician in Society
Principal as Politician in the Community
Views of School-Community Relationships
Role of Principal as Politician in the Community
Principal as Politician In the District
Role of Principal as Politician in the District
Principal as Politician In the School
Role of Principal as Politician in the School
Assistant Principals as Politicians
The Principal as Facilitator of Others as Politicians
In the Society
In the Community
In the District
In the School
Building Social Capital in Professional Learning Communities
Students
Teachers
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
Websites
Chapter 12
Becoming an Innovative Principal in a Professional Learning Community
Vignette
Introduction
Socialization: Learning a New Role
Nature of Socialization
Sources of Socialization
Stages of Socialization
Methods of Socialization
Individual Influences
Outcomes of Socialization
Focus of Socialization Outcomes
Types of Outcomes
Becoming a New Assistant Principal
Distinctive Features of the Socialization of Assistant Principals
Becoming a New Principal
Content of Socialization
Sources of Socialization
Stages of Socialization
Methods of Socialization
Outcomes of Socialization
Becoming an Innovative Mid-Career Principal
Unique Features of Mid-Career Socialization
Learning to Be an Innovative Principal at Mid-Career
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activity
Peer Reflection Activities
Websites
Chapter 13
Looking to the Future as a Principal
Vignette
Introduction
Societal Trends
Future Scenarios for the Principalship and Schools
Conclusion
Activities
Self Reflection Activities
Peer Reflection Activities
Course Activities
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