Educational Administration and Leadership Identity Formation: International Theories, Problems and Challenges

Educational Administration and Leadership Identity Formation explores approaches and issues in leadership identity formation in educational contexts, providing a global perspective with a range of sociological, psychological, political, cultural, and socio-linguistic approaches. It is of interest to researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, and academics, as well as students in teacher education programs and graduate courses in educational administration and leadership.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Educational Administration and Leadership Identity Formation delves into the intricate processes and challenges associated with the development of leadership identities within diverse educational contexts. Drawing upon a wealth of national and international perspectives, this comprehensive volume offers a global outlook on this multifaceted subject.

The book explores the theoretical foundations pertinent to identity and identity formation, shedding light on their significance for research and teaching in educational administration and leadership. It encompasses a diverse range of sociological, psychological, political, cultural, and socio-linguistic approaches to examining the formation of leadership identities. Moreover, it addresses models, practices, and experiences that vary based on identity politics, cultural differences, and historical and contemporary privilege in leadership identity formation.

Approached from both theoretical and practice-based perspectives, this book holds immense appeal for researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, academics, as well as students enrolled in teacher education programs and graduate courses in educational administration and leadership, organizational studies, and educational ethics. Its broad international readership ensures its relevance and impact in shaping the discourse and practices related to educational leadership and administration.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367505448