Becoming a Transformative Leader: A Guide to Creating Equitable Schools

✍ Scribed by Carolyn M. Shields

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2020
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 223
• Series: Eye On Education
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.

✦ 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 Mandate
References
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 Thoughts
References
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 Justice
Assessing 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 Dilemma
Vignette 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
Summarizing the Need for Transformative Leadership
Transformative Leadership Theory
The Best Hope for an Equitable Future
Note
References