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Dilemmas in educational leadership : the facilitator's book of cases / Donna J. Reid

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Teachers College Press, c2014Description: x, 131 pages ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780807755495
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • LB 2805 .R43 2014
Contents:
1. Introduction -- Part I. Learning new habits -- 2. Becoming a facilitator -- 3. Becoming questioners -- 4. Becoming listeners -- Part II. Building relationships for sustainability -- 5. Engaging a reluctant team member -- 6. Dealing with difficult people -- 7. Navigating conflict -- Part III. Exploring tensions -- 8. Reclaiming professional identity -- 9. Honoring time to meet and incorporating technology -- 9. Developing cultural competence -- Part IV. Tying it all together -- 11. Conclusion: Reflecting on the role of the facilitator.
Summary: Argues that popular vehicles for improving school cultures and student achievement, such as professional learning communities and critical friends groups, too often fail because the participants are unaware or unwilling to make the required changes for successful collaboration and change. To assist facilitators and group leaders, the author presents narrative cases that examine the experiences of teacher leaders, principals, consultants, and parents as they negotiate the difficulties of reluctant team members.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Graduate Studies General Circulation Gen. Ed - CEAS GC LB 2805 .R43 2014 c.2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.2 Available NULIB000013222

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- Part I. Learning new habits -- 2. Becoming a facilitator -- 3. Becoming questioners -- 4. Becoming listeners -- Part II. Building relationships for sustainability -- 5. Engaging a reluctant team member -- 6. Dealing with difficult people -- 7. Navigating conflict -- Part III. Exploring tensions -- 8. Reclaiming professional identity -- 9. Honoring time to meet and incorporating technology -- 9. Developing cultural competence -- Part IV. Tying it all together -- 11. Conclusion: Reflecting on the role of the facilitator.

Argues that popular vehicles for improving school cultures and student achievement, such as professional learning communities and critical friends groups, too often fail because the participants are unaware or unwilling to make the required changes for successful collaboration and change. To assist facilitators and group leaders, the author presents narrative cases that examine the experiences of teacher leaders, principals, consultants, and parents as they negotiate the difficulties of reluctant team members.

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