Power of Responsive Educational Leadership: Building Schools for Global Challenges

The Power of Responsive Educational Leadership explores how educational leaders can respond to global challenges such as the environment, technology, inequality, health crises, and democracy. It advocates for a participatory approach to leadership that prioritizes the well-being of children and adults and considers the broader society. The book offers a range of perspectives and case studies from around the world and is a valuable resource for educators and leaders.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Power of Responsive Educational Leadership delves into the critical role of educational leaders in addressing global challenges such as environmental degradation, technological advancements, inequality, health crises, and democratic stability. By drawing on models of educational leadership and development projects from across the globe, the book aims to explore how leaders can utilize the curriculum and teaching to propel their communities, regions, and countries toward positive change.

The authors argue that traditional approaches to educational leadership, characterized by authoritarian or transactional bureaucracy, need to be replaced with a participatory mode that prioritizes the well-being and growth of children and adults within the institution and the broader society. Responsive educational leadership requires leaders to be accountable for their actions and decisions, to engage in meaningful dialogue with stakeholders, and to foster a sense of shared responsibility for the future.

The book offers a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives, showcasing a variety of fresh ideas on the connections between education, schooling, and leadership. It includes a range of internationally diverse case studies and vignettes that provide real-world examples of effective leadership in education. These case studies highlight the ways in which leaders have responded to complex challenges, fostered innovation, and created sustainable change within their institutions and communities.

The Power of Responsive Educational Leadership serves as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and leaders seeking to navigate the complex terrain of education today. It invites readers to engage in critical thinking about new directions for education, challenging them to think beyond traditional paradigms and embrace innovative approaches that prioritize the well-being and growth of all learners. Whether working as principals, teachers, or participants in education leadership development programs, this book will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for building responsive and effective educational systems.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367672126