Building Strong School Cultures: A Guide to Leading Change (Leadership for Learning Series)

Kruse, Sharon; Louis, Karen Seashore

ISBN 10: 1412951828 / ISBN 13: 9781412951821

Edité par Corwin (edition 1), 2008

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. N° de réf. du vendeur 1412951828-8-1

Synopsis :

Develop an integrated school culture that engages educators with their colleagues and communities!

This resource calls on principals to create a viable, sustainable school culture using the professional community, organizational learning, and trust to affect teaching and learning. Part of the Leadership for Learning series, this volume presents a leadership approach that integrates teachers, parents, and community members into a coherent team. The authors examine schools that have achieved lasting cultural change and present practical strategies for: 

• Diagnosing and shaping a school culture 
• Revising leadership functions to broaden decision-making processes 
• Rethinking organizational structures 
• Supporting continuous improvement while ensuring stability

À propos de l?auteur: Karen Seashore Louis is the Rodney Wallace Professor of Educational Policy and Administration at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Her area of expertise includes improvement in K-12 leadership and policy over the last 30 years, particularly in urban secondary schools. Louis also conducts research on organizational changes within higher education, with particular attention to faculty roles, and on international comparative policy in educational reform. A past president of Division A of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), she is a widely published author in the field. Recent books include Organizing for School Change, Leadership for Change and School Improvement: International Perspectives, Handbook of Educational Administration, Second Edition, and Organizational Learning in Schools. Louis earned a bachelor′s degree in History from Swarthmore College and a doctorate in sociology from Columbia University.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Building Strong School Cultures: A Guide to ...
Éditeur : Corwin (edition 1)
Date d'édition : 2008
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good
Edition : 1.