Climbing the Himalayas of School Leadership
Climbing the Himalayas of School Leadership

Author: Carol A. Mullen

Publisher: R&L Education

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 9781578861071

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Here, Carol Mullen uncovers vital information about the needs of the nation's schools that can be reflected in program content and policy reform. She contends that in today's education climate there exists an urgent call for university faculty to take responsibility for reforming university preparation programs. Otherwise, the least effective of these programs could be eliminated, as has already occurred in North Carolina. This book should help principal preparation programs that are behind the times to move forward. Such programs can thus be expected to be aligned not only with the expectations of universities, policymaking bodies, and the public, but also with school districts and practicing school leaders.

The Handbook of Leadership and Professional Learning Communities
The Handbook of Leadership and Professional Learning Communities

Author: C. Mullen

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2009-10-13

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 0230101038

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Contributors offer ideas, applications, and resources for helping leaders and educators tackle the challenges of building successful professional learning communities. This wide-ranging text will prove indispensable for any democratically accountable leader committed to organizational change through communities of practice.

Curriculum Leadership Development
Curriculum Leadership Development

Author: Carol A. Mullen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1136503587

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Curriculum Leadership Development is an up-to-date, user-friendly textbook offering unique approaches to help readers understand the complexity of curriculum leadership. It is grounded in current and relevant theory, research, legislation, and application in the closely related areas of curriculum leadership, development, and scholarship. The text solidifies the concepts of curriculum and leadership in experiential learning contexts, and promotes democratic action and critical thinking. Author Carol A. Mullen uses a descriptive, qualitative approach that integrates case study, data analysis, personal reflection, and lessons learned. Among the most important elements of the book are: *the inclusion of the voice and curricular experiences of the professional student who is a seasoned teacher or beginning adminstrator; *detailed illustrations of practitioners' experiences as curriculum makers and action researchers; *an articulation of the links among curriculum development, constructivist curricula, and mentoring scaffolds; and *practical exercises to accompany case studies. Graduate and advanced undergraduate students in education will find this textbook of value in their coursework, as will curriculum professionals who teach practicing teachers.

Fire & Ice
Fire & Ice

Author: Carol A. Mullen

Publisher: Peter Lang

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780820471464

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Fire & Ice presents the educational inquiry process to school practitioners and aspiring leaders. The context for this study is unusual because it addresses inquiry learning at both the master's and doctoral level and within group settings. The picture that emerges illustrates ways for mentors to engage graduate students in learning, writing, and research through collaborative structures, with an emphasis on learning communities as the primary vehicle for growth and success. In the book, graduate students have served as research participants, focus group members, and survey respondents in their dual role as peer mentor. Because graduate education is being challenged to meet the changing needs of the twenty-first century, the influence of the professions on academic degrees has meant that students must develop as scholar practitioners instead of strictly intellectual academics. Metaphorically, the fire (possibility, desire, and content) and ice (restraint, structure, and form) of scholarly inquiry is used as a literary device to capture what it might mean for students to perform inquiry.

Teaching Leaders to Lead Teachers
Teaching Leaders to Lead Teachers

Author: Saran Donahoo

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2007-08-20

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0762314613

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Addresses some of the issues that affect school leadership by providing insights into the state of educational administration in the hope of demystifying or dismissing some of the popular assumptions regarding what really takes place in the administration office.

IJER Vol 13-N2
IJER Vol 13-N2

Author: International Journal of Educational Reform

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2004-05-27

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1475816375

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The mission of the International Journal of Educational Reform (IJER) is to keep readers up-to-date with worldwide developments in education reform by providing scholarly information and practical analysis from recognized international authorities. As the only peer-reviewed scholarly publication that combines authors’ voices without regard for the political affiliations perspectives, or research methodologies, IJER provides readers with a balanced view of all sides of the political and educational mainstream. To this end, IJER includes, but is not limited to, inquiry based and opinion pieces on developments in such areas as policy, administration, curriculum, instruction, law, and research. IJER should thus be of interest to professional educators with decision-making roles and policymakers at all levels turn since it provides a broad-based conversation between and among policymakers, practitioners, and academicians about reform goals, objectives, and methods for success throughout the world. Readers can call on IJER to learn from an international group of reform implementers by discovering what they can do that has actually worked. IJER can also help readers to understand the pitfalls of current reforms in order to avoid making similar mistakes. Finally, it is the mission of IJER to help readers to learn about key issues in school reform from movers and shakers who help to study and shape the power base directing educational reform in the U.S. and the world.

Jspr Vol 25-N4
Jspr Vol 25-N4

Author: Journal of School Public Relations

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2005-02-15

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 1475823797

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The Journal of School Public Relations is a quarterly publication providing research, analysis, case studies and descriptions of best practices in six critical areas of school administration: public relations, school and community relations, community education, communication, conflict management/resolution, and human resources management. Practitioners, policymakers, consultants and professors rely on the Journal for cutting-edge ideas and current knowledge. Articles are a blend of research and practice addressing contemporary issues ranging from passing bond referenda to building support for school programs to integrating modern information.

Mentorship Primer
Mentorship Primer

Author: Carol A. Mullen

Publisher: Peter Lang

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780820476308

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Mullen (University of South Florida) frames the essential philosophical, historical, and epistemological foundations of mentoring, and explores the potential value of mentor relationships in public school and college teaching programs.

Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration
Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration

Author: Fenwick W. English

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2006-02-16

Total Pages: 1265

ISBN-13: 0761930876

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration presents the most recent theories, research, terms, concepts, ideas, and histories on educational leadership and school administration as taught in preparation programs and practiced in schools and colleges today. With more than 600 entries, written by more than 200 professors, graduate students, practitioners, and association officials, the two volumes of this encyclopedia represent the most comprehensive knowledge base of educational leadership and school administration that has, as yet, been compiled.

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.