Applying Turbulence Theory to Educational Leadership in Challenging Times : A Case-Based Approach

Steven Jay (Temple University, USA) Gross

ISBN 10: 1138046701 / ISBN 13: 9781138046702

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2019

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | In our increasingly complex world, the turbulent forces affecting educators have become vastly more dynamic, creating complex challenges but, perhaps paradoxically, also unique opportunities. Reframing how to understand the drivers of turbulence, Applying Turbulence Theory to Educational Leadership in Challenging Times provides aspiring and practicing educational leaders with the theory and tools for understanding Turbulence Theory and its application to school contexts. Renowned author Steven Jay Gross explores how you can apply turbulence theory to respond to critical incidents, as well as how to address the tensions across various stakeholders, including the central office, principals, teachers, students, families, and communities. With over 20 innovative, case-based examples and discussion questions, this book explores how turbulence can be leveraged or minimized to increase creative opportunity and address dilemmas in schools.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Applying Turbulence Theory to Educational Leadership in Challenging Times : A Case-Based Approach
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138046701
• ISBN 13: 9781138046702
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

In our increasingly complex world, the turbulent forces affecting educators have become vastly more dynamic, creating complex challenges but, perhaps paradoxically, also unique opportunities. Reframing how to understand the drivers of turbulence, Applying Turbulence Theory to Educational Leadership in Challenging Times provides aspiring and practicing educational leaders with the theory and tools for understanding Turbulence Theory and its application to school contexts. Renowned author Steven Jay Gross explores how you can apply turbulence theory to respond to critical incidents, as well as how to address the tensions across various stakeholders, including the central office, principals, teachers, students, families, and communities. With over 20 innovative, case-based examples and discussion questions, this book explores how turbulence can be leveraged or minimized to increase creative opportunity and address dilemmas in schools.

About the Author

Steven Jay Gross is Founding Director of the New DEEL (Democratic Ethical Educational Leadership) Community Network and Professor Emeritus of Educational Leadership at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.