Leadership for the Schoolhouse: How Is It Different? Why Is It Important?
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (619 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0787955426 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 227 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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Deny Kiswanto Sinaga said Five Stars. good book. Critique of "Leadership for the Schoolhouse" Kenley Ferrara In his book, Sergiovanni does an excellent job at providing schools with some answers with which to expand upon in the arena of education. He generates very interesting ideas such as his comparison of schools to organizations when instead they should be compared to institutions; thus, a schoolhouse should fun
Reading this book will make educators feel they have come home to familiar land and can still build anew from there." (Michael Huberman, professor, Graduate School of Education, Harvard University) "Sergiovanni's alternative vision of schools as caring, intimate places built on mutual respect, civic responsibility, and shared purposes gets to the heart of excellence in education." (Ernest L. Boyer, president, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching) . "Sergiovanni gives educators a powerful template for crafting responsible and humane schools." (Educational Leadership) "Sergiovanni believes education must develop its own theories and practices based on what schools are trying to do and the kinds of people schools serve. RecommAnded for all levels of readers." (Choice) "The first book I've seen in years that provides an authentic organization for our schools--one reflecting their core purp
"A powerful template for crafting responsible and humane schools." --Educational Leadership "Reading this book will make educators feel they have come home to familiar land and can still build anew from there." --Michael Huberman, professor, Graduate School of Education, Harvard University "Sergiovanni's alternative vision of schools as caring, intimate places built on mutual respect, civic responsibility, and shared purposes gets to the heart of excellence in education." --Ernest L. Sergiovanni debunks the popular notion that corporate leadership strategies can be applied to schools. He presents a leadership model based on the specific mission, goals, and rhythms of schools everywhere. Filled with practical ideas and real-life examples from a variety of schools, Leadership for the Schoolhouse offers a compelling picture of schooling and leadership at their best.. Boyer, president, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Best-selling author and education guru Thomas J. This unique framework invites caring and thoughtful educators to build educational communities that are more democratic and responsive to human nature and student development