Description
Taylor and Francis Creating Capacity For Learning And Equity In Schools Instructional Adaptive And Transformational Leadership 1St Edition 2016 Edition by Mary A. Hooper, Victoria L. Bernhardt
Creating Capacity for Learning and Equity in Schools provides a comprehensive guide for aspiring and practicing leaders to strengthen their capacity to create high levels of learning and equity. Chapters explore key theories and research, provide resources for developing personal and organizational leadership capacity, and guide leaders through a reflective process to help them link theory and practice. Hooper and Bernhardt's model for excellence and equity provides a pathway for educators to create and sustain learning communities in schools. Exploring three leadership approaches-Instructional, Adaptive, and Transformational-this textbook prepares and develops leaders to engage school communities through effective instructional leadership, data-informed decision-making, and a vision for learning and equity for all. Special Features:Theory to Practice (T2P) Framework-A series of structured exercises help readers review and reflect on existing organizational practices and develop new action plans.Case Studies-Encourage individual reflection and collective discussion on key leadership scenarios. Examples in Action-Challenge readers to analyze new connections and leadership processes. A companion website-Includes additional resources and tools for instructors to facilitate activities in the classroom. Part I: IntroductionChapter 1: Leadership Modes for Creating CapacityChapter 2: Commitments, Organizational Learning, and Dispositions for Creating Capacity Part II: The Instructional Leadership ModeChapter 3: Ensuring a Quality Learning SystemChapter 4: Cultivating a High Performing FacultyPart III: The Adaptive Leadership ModeChapter 5: Leading Continuous School ImprovementChapter 6: Inspiring a Purpose-Driven Shared VisionPart IV: The Transformational Leadership ModeChapter 7: Modeling Cultural ResponsivenessChapter 8: Sustaining Inclusive Learning CommunitiesPart V: Considerations for Leadership Development Systems Chapter 9: Designing a Performance-Based Leadership PipelineChapter 10: Establishing Productive PartnershipsChapter 11: Defining a Personal Leadership Development PlanAppendix A: ISLLC Alignment MatrixAppendix B: The Mode of Instructional Leadership: Resources for Applied PracticeAppendix C: The Mode of Adaptive Leadership: Resources for Applied PracticeAppendix D: The Mode of Transformational Leadership: Resources for Applied Practice Appendix E: Leadership Development Systems