Administrative Passages: Navigating the Transition from Teacher to Assistant Principal - Couverture rigide

Armstrong, Denise

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1402052685 ISBN 13 : 9781402052682

Editeur : Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 2009

Synopsis

The transition from teacher to administrator is a critical period. While the study of effective schools consistently highlights the importance of administrators in helping students succeed, there is little information on how novices become effective administrators, what measures need to be taken to facilitate the transition, and how novices should be supported once they assume their new roles in order to realize their full potential. This book examines administrative leadership transitions through the lens of newly appointed assistant principals, helping readers see what works and what doesn't work in making an effective school administrator. It is written for university and school administrators and researchers in education administration and organizational leadership.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Within the educational system, the role of assistant principal is vital. Assistant principals are the face of administration in most school districts, they comprise the largest group of administrators and largely determine school effectiveness and success. Despite the critical nature of this position, this leadership and management role is not properly understood or respected. This is reflected in the lack of targeted research and effective preparation programs aimed at the assistant principalship. This book examines two areas which are core to educational leadership theory and practice: assistant principals and the passage from teaching to administration. It describes the cognitive, social, and emotional challenges that new assistant principals encounter as they cross this administrative threshold and it contextualizes their narratives within psychological and sociological theories of change, transition, and socialization. A visual metaphor of cycles within cycles describes the four critical phases of their administrative journey. Also included are recommendations for aspiring and new assistant principals, regulatory bodies, professional development providers, and school districts. As administrative pools diminish and school leaders face increasing demands, there is an urgent need to prepare new assistant principals for this complex leadership transition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1402052685
• ISBN 13: 9781402052682
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Springer-Verlag GmbH; customerservice@springernature.com; ; Tiergartenstraße 17; Heidelberg; Baden-Württemberg; 69121; Allemagne