Virtuous Educational Leadership: Doing the Right Work the Right Way

Excellent leadership is essential for school improvement, but what are the characteristics of an excellent leader? This integrated, holistic resource explores the virtues integral to achieving excellence in educational leadership and offers practical guidance on how to do the right work in the right way.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

Excellent leadership is a crucial factor in the success of educational institutions. Without it, school improvement is impossible to sustain, or at the very least, challenging to achieve. However, what are the characteristics of an excellent leader? Is general leadership experience and knowledge enough to lead a school to excellence?

In this comprehensive resource, we delve into the virtues that are essential for achieving excellence in educational leadership. We offer practical guidance on how to do the right work in the right way, regardless of the challenges you face or the student inequities you are trying to overcome.

The resource features include:

Practical, research-based applications of virtue theory: We provide examples of school leaders who have successfully implemented virtue theory in their practices. These examples showcase how leaders can use these virtues to create a positive school culture and achieve positive student outcomes.

In-depth yet accessible theoretical analysis: We provide a detailed theoretical analysis of virtue theory, explaining its origins, principles, and applications in educational leadership. This analysis helps leaders understand the underlying principles of effective leadership and how they can apply them in their own practices.

Detailed analysis showing theoretical concepts in practice: We provide examples that illustrate how the theoretical concepts of virtue theory can be applied in real-world situations. These examples help leaders see the practical implications of virtue theory and how it can help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Summaries and reflection questions: We provide summaries of each chapter and reflection questions to help leaders deepen their understanding of the material and apply it to their own practices.

The success of your students and teachers is directly linked to your influence, your knowledge and ideas, your personal character, and your ability to focus on the proper purposes of education. By developing excellent leadership skills, you can create a positive school culture that promotes student growth and achievement.

In conclusion, excellent leadership is essential for the success of educational institutions. By understanding the characteristics of an excellent leader and applying virtue theory in your practices, you can create a positive school culture that promotes student growth and achievement. This resource provides practical guidance and theoretical analysis to help leaders develop their skills and achieve their goals.

Weight: 546g
Dimension: 176 x 259 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071803721