The Human Touch in Education Leadership
The Human Touch in Education Leadership

Author: Robert Palestini

Publisher: R&L Education

Published: 2003-01-14

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0585455376

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Palestini advances a new theory of educational leadership seen through the dual lens of critical theory and the Ignatian vision and its practical implications. A truly novel approach, the author strives to acquaint administrators and students of educational administration with a different way of thinking about education and its administration. Possessing the knowledge and skills of leadership is only half the story, one must also develop a value system or philosophy that guides the leader's actions and provides the leader with the 'human touch.' To advance his theory, the author includes chapters that outline the Ignatian vision of leadership, discuss the critical approach to leadership and the integration of theory and practice, explore an organizational change process, and assess the effective implementation of positivism, the critical theory, and the Ignatian vision. The final chapter contains a practical application of this approach to a case study involving the very controversial topic of education tuition vouchers.

AI: Not the Human Touch
AI: Not the Human Touch

Author: KHRITISH SWARGIARY

Publisher: GOOGLE

Published: 2024-06-01

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13:

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Welcome to "AI: Not the Human Touch". This book explores the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education, focusing on how AI can enhance educational practices while acknowledging the enduring importance of human educators. In recent years, AI has become a transformative force in various sectors, including education. It promises to revolutionize classrooms by offering personalized learning experiences, automating administrative tasks, and providing valuable insights into student performance. However, amidst these advancements, there arises a critical question: can AI truly replace the irreplaceable— the human touch in education? The purpose of this book is not to pit AI against human educators but to delve into the complementary roles they can play. AI has undeniable strengths in processing data, delivering personalized content, and facilitating efficient administrative tasks. Yet, it lacks the emotional intelligence, empathy, and moral guidance that human teachers naturally provide. Teachers are not just instructors but mentors, motivators, and role models who nurture students' intellectual and emotional growth. Through insightful chapters, we explore AI's capabilities and limitations in education. From enhancing administrative efficiency to fostering collaborative learning environments, AI offers tremendous potential. Concurrently, we examine the essential roles of human educators—interpreting student needs, building connections, and imparting values—that cannot be replicated by technology alone.

Educational Administration
Educational Administration

Author: Robert Palestini

Publisher: R&L Education

Published: 2011-10-16

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1610483987

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Newly appointed school administrators are often confused when faced with the prospect of having to assume a leadership role in a complex organization like a school or school system. Where does one start? An effective method would be to systematically examine the vital components that make up an organization. A system of organizational diagnosis and prescription will lead to a comprehensive and integrated analysis of the organization's strengths and weaknesses and point the way toward possible improvement. The new edition of Educational Administration: Leading with Mind and Heart suggests such a sequential and systematic approach. Utilizing it effectively can produce dramatic results.

School Leadership
School Leadership

Author: Stuart C. Smith

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2006-06-08

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 1483362027

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"Finely crafted and beautifully written . . . the most comprehensive and extensive treatment of the school leadership literature available to date." -From the Foreword by Joseph Murphy A set of key leadership behaviors can help create the right kind of conditions in schools for learning to occur. How can school leaders excel in those behaviors? An important and trusted resource for 25 years, this fourth edition of School Leadership: Handbook for Excellence in Student Learning emphasizes the school leader′s role as champion of student learning. Integrating theory and practice, the editors introduce school leadership from five perspectives: the person, the values, the structure, the mission, and the skills. This expanded edition draws from a variety of viewpoints on educational leadership to give school leaders—and those preparing for the role—insight and wisdom to meet the challenges of helping all their students learn. Updates include: Expanded coverage of instructional leadership and the principal′s role in student learning New chapters covering the principalship, accountability, effects of leadership, distributed leadership, political leadership, and engaging the public New chapters on data-based decision making and allocation of human, financial, and physical resources Eight completely reworked chapters that tie back to student learning End-of-chapter reflection questions for group discussion This is the ultimate guide for all principals and administrators—both a life-preserver and indispensable coach for the important work of school leadership.

Human Resources Administration for Educational Leaders
Human Resources Administration for Educational Leaders

Author: M. Scott Norton, Professor Emeritus

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2008-04-25

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 1452245274

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A comprehensive and research-based text detailing the important relationship between school administration and human resources administration. "The author provides [students] with specific strategies for navigating the treacherous waters of personnel selection, development, retention, and removal. I wish I had the book when I began my work as Director of Personnel." —Zach Kelehear University of South Carolina Human Resources Administration for Educational Leaders balances theory and pedagogy to demonstrate the historical evolution of the human resources function in education, the link between human resources and organizational effectiveness, and the new trends in human resources accountability. Key Features and Benefits: Provides students with samples of the tools that practicing HR administrators use for planning, recruiting, interviewing, selecting, evaluating, compensating, and developing staff personnel Dedicates separate chapters to areas often neglected in other texts: collective bargaining, human resources responsibility for classified personnel, accountability, and organizational climate and the human resources function Features engaging simulations in the form of case studies and critical questions to help students apply the concepts to practice Accompanied by High-Quality Ancillaries Instructors′ Resources on CD-ROM includes a test bank, sample syllabi, PowerPoint slide presentations, and more.

Educational Leadership in Changing Times
Educational Leadership in Changing Times

Author: Trevor Male

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2024-09-20

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1036409236

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The 21st century is characterised by continuous changes which place huge demands on leaders in educational settings, requiring them to face change before they are engulfed by it. This book provides advice and guidance on how to lead effectively in times that also feature added complexity which, together, could fundamentally change the way in which we organise and deliver learning. The contributors are experienced and outstanding leaders from a wide range of educational settings including state, independent and international organisations. All contributors have been members of the MBA Educational Leadership (International), run by the UCL Centre for Educational Leadership at the London Institute of Education (Top-ranked Faculty of Education in the world for last eleven years). This book will be invaluable for scholars and students in postgraduate programmes in educational leadership. Organised into two sections, it provides an overview from multiple perspectives of the changes already apparent before offering case studies from a variety of settings.

The Leader in Me
The Leader in Me

Author: Stephen R. Covey

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-12-11

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 147110446X

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Children in today's world are inundated with information about who to be, what to do and how to live. But what if there was a way to teach children how to manage priorities, focus on goals and be a positive influence on the world around them? The Leader in Meis that programme. It's based on a hugely successful initiative carried out at the A.B. Combs Elementary School in North Carolina. To hear the parents of A. B Combs talk about the school is to be amazed. In 1999, the school debuted a programme that taught The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peopleto a pilot group of students. The parents reported an incredible change in their children, who blossomed under the programme. By the end of the following year the average end-of-grade scores had leapt from 84 to 94. This book will launch the message onto a much larger platform. Stephen R. Covey takes the 7 Habits, that have already changed the lives of millions of people, and shows how children can use them as they develop. Those habits -- be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek to understand and then to be understood, synergize, and sharpen the saw -- are critical skills to learn at a young age and bring incredible results, proving that it's never too early to teach someone how to live well.