The Constructivist Leader

by Lambert, Linda; Walker, Deborah; Zimmerman, Diane P.; Cooper, Joanne E.; Lambert, Morgan Dale; Gardner, Mary E.

• ISBN13: 9780807742532
• ISBN10: 0807742538
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-01
• Publisher: Teachers College Pr

Summary

Since the publication of the first edition in 1995, "The Constructivist Leader has provided educational leaders at all levels with a conceptual framework for leadership defined as reciprocal, purposeful learning in community. Today, learning communities based on constructivist principles are a major part of the school improvement landscape. The "Second Edition of this best-selling book enables readers to carry this constructivist vision and purpose forward, while effectively implementing standards-based reform, authentic assessment, and constructivist-based accountability.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Constructivist Leadership: Standards, Equity, and Learning - Weaving Whole Cloth from Multiple Strands	p. 1
Toward a Deepened Theory of Constructivist Leadership	p. 34
Leading the Conversations	p. 63
The Linguistics of Leadership	p. 89
Constructivist Leadership: Its Evolving Narrative	p. 112
Constructing School Change - School Stories	p. 127
The School District as Interdependent Learning Community	p. 164
The Preparation of New Constructivist Leaders	p. 204
Epilogue	p. 239
Appendix	p. 245
References	p. 257
Index	p. 269
About the Authors	p. 283
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