Becoming a transformative leader : a guide to creating equitable schools /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shields, Carolyn M. (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Routledge, 2020.
Series:Eye on Education book.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Detailed Contents; List of Figures; Preface; Acknowledgments; The Authors; The Work of Transformation; eResources; Introduction: Becoming a Transformative Leader; Baseline Survey Opportunity; What Is Transformative Leadership?; The Theory of Action; Expect Conflict; Note; References; Chapter 1 Tenet One: Accepting the Mandate for Deep and Equitable Change; The Need for Shared Vision; Understanding Yourself; Understanding Your School or Organizational Context; Discussion; Understanding Your Community Context
  • Accepting the MandateReferences; Chapter 2 Tenet Two: Changing Mindsets; Understanding Implicit Bias; Eliminating Deficit Thinking; Addressing Race and Racism; Addressing Social Class and Poverty; Addressing Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Belonging (and Eliminating Homophobia); Addressing Ability and Disability; Addressing the Challenges of Newcomers; Assessing Progress; Concluding Thoughts; Note; References; Chapter 3 Tenet Three: Redistributing Power in More Equitable Ways; Power over Others; Power with Others; Working toward Win-Win; Power to ...; Assessing Progress
  • Concluding ThoughtsReferences; Chapter 4 Tenet Four: Balancing Public and Private Good; The Private Goods of Schooling; Discipline Policies as Examples; The Intersection of Private and Public Goods; Thinking Critically; Thinking Creatively; Moving toward the Public Good; Building Capacity for Democratic Citizenship; Assessing Progress; Concluding Thoughts; References; Chapter 5 Tenet Five: A Focus on Democracy, Emancipation, Equity, and Justice; Thinking about Democracy; Reflecting on the Need for Emancipation; The Role of Educators; Promoting Equity; Ensuring Justice
  • Inclusive Practices that Promote Democracy, Emancipation, Equity, and JusticeAssessing Progress; Concluding Thoughts; References; Chapter 6 Tenet Six: Interconnectedness, Interdependence, and Global Awareness; Interconnectedness; Interdependence; Global Awareness; Global Curiosity; Teaching about Interdependence; What Can Transformative Educators Do?; Assessing Progress; Concluding Thoughts; References; Chapter 7 Tenet Seven: Balancing Critique and Promise; Critical Theories of Leadership; Thinking about Critique; Thinking about Promise; Building Organizational Trust
  • Vignette 1. A School Principal's DilemmaVignette 2. A Disputed Policy; Vignette 3. A "Failing Student"; Vignette 4. Increasing Parent Involvement; Assessing Progress; Moving Forward; References; Chapter 8 Tenet Eight: Exhibiting Moral Courage; Values Required for Moral Courage; Getting Started; Moving Forward; Other Strategies for Developing Moral Courage; Assessing Progress; Concluding Thoughts; References; Chapter 9 A Voice from the Field (Angelina M. Walker); My Journey; A Transformative Educator; Challenges; Moving Forward; Concluding Reflections; Note; Chapter 10 Transformation Begins