School Leadership and Administration: Important Concepts, Case Studies, and Simulations

by Gorton, Richard; Alston, Judy

• ISBN13: 9780073378657
• ISBN10: 0073378658
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-20
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

This text helps prospective and experienced principals, administrators, and supervisors increase their knowledge and skills through concepts, case-studies, and simulations. Part I presents important theoretical concepts and research findings that can improve educators' problem-solving and leadership effectiveness. Part II consists of over 65 reality-based case studies, "In-Basket Exercises," simulations, and role-plays to illustrate problems and issues. The case studies, simulations, and exercises stimulate class discussion and reflection on key issues facing today's school administrator and offer guidelines for thoughtful problem-solving and resolution. The new edition has been updated to include the most current research on areas such as leadership, as well as refocused chapters to more accurately address real life school situations.

Table of Contents

Leadership	p. 4
Decision making	p. 26
Authority, power, and influence	p. 69
Communication	p. 96
Conflict management	p. 123
Organizational culture	p. 154
Change	p. 178
Introduction to clinical materials and learning experiences	p. 206
Beginning challenges	p. 220
Student problems	p. 249
Administrator-staff relationships	p. 276
School-community relations	p. 307
Role and organizational problems	p. 346
Social justice issues	p. 370
Problems of change	p. 395
Index
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