Becoming a Transformative Leader

A Guide to Creating Equitable Schools

Carolyn M. Shields (Wayne State University, USA.)

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Routledge
05 December 2019

Organisation & management of education

This exciting book explores the concept of transformative leadership and how leaders can create learning environments that are academically excellent, equitable, inclusive, and socially just. Grounded in research and real examples, Dr. Carolyn Shields presents an approach to leadership that is engaged, authentic, courageous, and effective in addressing the needs of today’s diverse student bodies. Featuring examples from schools and leaders, questions for reflection, downloadable eResources, and links to useful websites, Becoming a Transformative Leader is an invaluable and practical guide for school administrators, teacher leaders, and district leaders concerned about the uneven educational playing field for students in our schools.

By: Carolyn M. Shields (Wayne State University USA.)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 1.040kg
ISBN: 9780367203603
ISBN 10: 036720360X
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 05 December 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Figures Preface Acknowledgments The Authors The Work of Transformation eResources Introduction. Becoming a Transformative Leader Chapter 1. Tenet One: Accepting the Mandate for Deep and Equitable Change Chapter 2. Tenet Two: Changing Mindsets Chapter 3. Tenet Three: Redistributing Power in More Equitable Ways Chapter 4. Tenet Four: Balancing Public and Private Good Chapter 5. Tenet Five: A Focus on Democracy, Emancipation, Equity, and Justice Chapter 6. Tenet Six: Interconnectedness, Interdependence, and Global Awareness Chapter 7. Tenet Seven: Balancing Critique and Promise Chapter 8. Tenet Eight: Exhibiting Moral Courage Chapter 9. A Voice from the Field (by Angelina M. Walker) Chapter 10. Transformation Begins

Carolyn M. Shields is Professor of Educational Leadership in the College of Education at Wayne State University, Detroit, USA.

Reviews for Becoming a Transformative Leader: A Guide to Creating Equitable Schools

If you are struggling to engage in dialogue with your staff to address equity, justice, and inclusion, this is your practical guide to frame the discourse. Becoming a Transformative Leader is a must read for school-based practitioners and should be required reading for all district leadership staff. Channel your energy through the eight tenets and leave a generational legacy. -David E. Lawrence, Teacher, Principal, Chief Academic Officer This book provides a pragmatic glimpse into the application of Transformative Leadership Theory - from Shields' deep experiential perspective, as well as from the lived experience of a first-time principal. Throughout the reading of this text, the reader gains a deeper understanding of why transformative leadership is important by examining the eight tenets of transformative leadership, supported by exercises from which to construct meaning. This book would be an excellent text for any leadership preparation program whose mission is to prepare equity-focused, socially just leaders who are prepared to lead change and improvement. -Kristina A. Hesbol, Assistant Professor, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver, USA