Caring School Leadership
Autor Mark A. Smylie, Joseph F. Murphy, Karen Seashore Louisen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 apr 2020
This book will affirm for educators the importance of caring as a fundamental part of schooling for students. It will help practicing educators develop deeper understanding of caring as a quality of human relationships and it will help them understand the relationship of caring to student academic success and well-being. Most importantly, the book will benefit practicing educators by promoting understanding of caring school leadership and promoting its practice.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781544320113
ISBN-10: 1544320116
Pagini: 192
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1544320116
Pagini: 192
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
“Caring is fundamental for learning. Ask any child. This book explores caring as a ‘quality of relationship’ that points educators in the direction of professional involvement to enhance the school and learning experience. Through an exploration of caring as a leadership responsibility the authors not only make the case that caring is crucial to learning, but that every adult in a school makes a difference in the life of every child entrusted to that school.”
“Smylie, Murphy, and Louis employ research-based examples to lucidly explain and translate what they mean by ‘caring school leadership’ and they encourage exploring reflection and redefining school structures to facilitate integrating caring into current practice. They call on leaders to embrace caring by providing a range of approaches that include relying on norms and values of communities served, storytelling, positive modeling, and culturally responsive approaches to do their work.”
“Caring School Leadership is what has been missing from both leadership theory and practical leadership studies. Without addressing the questions posed in this book, leaders are left unable to answer a central question: ‘Why are you an educational leader?’ Beyond the rich and timely theoretical contributions, this work guides practicing school leaders in their journey of becoming caring and nurturing toward the communities they serve.”
“There are times when wisdom cannot be found in the academy but rest assured that you will find wisdom in this book, which presents a compelling model for caring school leadership. Smylie, Murphy, and Louis offer the most incisive, analytical, and yet practical approach to developing school leaders who are caring leaders. This is an excellent resource for faculty teaching aspiring and current school leaders—a must-read!”
“There are many international contexts today where the ‘push-me-pull-me’ approach to schooling outweighs the wisdom of compassion. This timely book offers a much-welcomed counter-narrative to that trend. The book is bursting with ideas—not surprising given the track record of the authors. I would encourage school principals to gobble up the book’s many insights into the practice of caring leadership. Caring leadership—as the authors argue so powerfully—is a dynamic ministry. It is also the kind of moral endeavor so needed in our troubled times.”
“For anyone interested in the difficult and vital work of creating caring school communities, this is a deeply thoughtful, humane and highly practical book. Drawing on a large body of research and the stories and wisdom of practitioners, Caring School Leadership compellingly articulates what caring is, how it functions and why it is at the core of human flourishing in so many aspects of our academic, social, emotional and ethical lives. There are no checklists or ‘one size fits all’ approaches here. This book provides a vision of caring school leadership that is contextual, fluid, and contingent upon the most basic aspects of human interaction and relationships. It is a vital resource for school administrators interested in both interpersonal and systematic ways of create caring and inclusive communities. It makes me hopeful that many more young people can develop the motivation and skills needed to recognize our shared humanity, support and help others in ways that are true and meaningful, and develop the sustained, caring relationships at the heart of a wonderful life.”
“Finally, a book that gets at the heart and soul of school leadership. Smylie, Murphy, and Louis describe what caring leadership looks and feels like, and how leaders create trust, build relationships, and develop a culture of caring so that students can focus on academics. Our schools need leaders who lead from the heart.”
“Caring School Leadership goes straight to the heart of what it takes to be a great and good leader in today’s schools: caring. Smylie, Murphy, and Louis provide a compelling vision for care-centered schools and support this vision with instructive examples and practical guidance. Although meant for the education community, the book provides valuable lessons for anyone in a leadership
position in today’s complex and demanding world.”
“Smylie, Murphy, and Louis employ research-based examples to lucidly explain and translate what they mean by ‘caring school leadership’ and they encourage exploring reflection and redefining school structures to facilitate integrating caring into current practice. They call on leaders to embrace caring by providing a range of approaches that include relying on norms and values of communities served, storytelling, positive modeling, and culturally responsive approaches to do their work.”
“Caring School Leadership is what has been missing from both leadership theory and practical leadership studies. Without addressing the questions posed in this book, leaders are left unable to answer a central question: ‘Why are you an educational leader?’ Beyond the rich and timely theoretical contributions, this work guides practicing school leaders in their journey of becoming caring and nurturing toward the communities they serve.”
“There are times when wisdom cannot be found in the academy but rest assured that you will find wisdom in this book, which presents a compelling model for caring school leadership. Smylie, Murphy, and Louis offer the most incisive, analytical, and yet practical approach to developing school leaders who are caring leaders. This is an excellent resource for faculty teaching aspiring and current school leaders—a must-read!”
“There are many international contexts today where the ‘push-me-pull-me’ approach to schooling outweighs the wisdom of compassion. This timely book offers a much-welcomed counter-narrative to that trend. The book is bursting with ideas—not surprising given the track record of the authors. I would encourage school principals to gobble up the book’s many insights into the practice of caring leadership. Caring leadership—as the authors argue so powerfully—is a dynamic ministry. It is also the kind of moral endeavor so needed in our troubled times.”
“For anyone interested in the difficult and vital work of creating caring school communities, this is a deeply thoughtful, humane and highly practical book. Drawing on a large body of research and the stories and wisdom of practitioners, Caring School Leadership compellingly articulates what caring is, how it functions and why it is at the core of human flourishing in so many aspects of our academic, social, emotional and ethical lives. There are no checklists or ‘one size fits all’ approaches here. This book provides a vision of caring school leadership that is contextual, fluid, and contingent upon the most basic aspects of human interaction and relationships. It is a vital resource for school administrators interested in both interpersonal and systematic ways of create caring and inclusive communities. It makes me hopeful that many more young people can develop the motivation and skills needed to recognize our shared humanity, support and help others in ways that are true and meaningful, and develop the sustained, caring relationships at the heart of a wonderful life.”
“Finally, a book that gets at the heart and soul of school leadership. Smylie, Murphy, and Louis describe what caring leadership looks and feels like, and how leaders create trust, build relationships, and develop a culture of caring so that students can focus on academics. Our schools need leaders who lead from the heart.”
“Caring School Leadership goes straight to the heart of what it takes to be a great and good leader in today’s schools: caring. Smylie, Murphy, and Louis provide a compelling vision for care-centered schools and support this vision with instructive examples and practical guidance. Although meant for the education community, the book provides valuable lessons for anyone in a leadership
position in today’s complex and demanding world.”
Cuprins
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction: Four Stories of Caring School Leadership
Ana
Giving and Taking the Chance
Seth
No One Graduates Alone
Chapter 1: Caring: The Heart of Caring School Leadership
A Case for Caring in Schools
What Do We Mean by Caring?
How Does Caring Work?
Cautionary Notes: Problems and Pitfalls of Caring
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 2: A Model of Caring School Leadership
Defining Caring School Leadership
A Model
Considerations for the Practice of Caring Leadership
Caring School Leadership and Educational Equity
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 3: Being Caring in Relationships with Students
Dynamics of Principal–Student Relationships
What Makes Student–Principal Relationships Caring?
Practices of Presence
Practices of Attentiveness and Inquiry
Interpersonal Communication With Students
Acting on Behalf of Students
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 4: Cultivating Schools as Caring Communities
The Meaning of Caring Community
Leadership as Cultivation
Approaches to Cultivating Caring and Community
Developing Capacity for Caring Community
Promoting Enabling Conditions
Engaging Parents and Caregivers
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 5: Fostering Caring in Families and Communities Beyond the School
Nature of the Work
Fostering Caring in Families
Fostering Caring in Communities
Insights From Community Organizing and Community Development
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 6: Developing Caring School Leadership
What Should Be Developed: A Review
Development Activities and Experiences
Learning From Experience
Avoiding the Problems and Pitfalls of Caring
Caring for Oneself
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
References
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction: Four Stories of Caring School Leadership
Ana
Giving and Taking the Chance
Seth
No One Graduates Alone
Chapter 1: Caring: The Heart of Caring School Leadership
A Case for Caring in Schools
What Do We Mean by Caring?
How Does Caring Work?
Cautionary Notes: Problems and Pitfalls of Caring
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 2: A Model of Caring School Leadership
Defining Caring School Leadership
A Model
Considerations for the Practice of Caring Leadership
Caring School Leadership and Educational Equity
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 3: Being Caring in Relationships with Students
Dynamics of Principal–Student Relationships
What Makes Student–Principal Relationships Caring?
Practices of Presence
Practices of Attentiveness and Inquiry
Interpersonal Communication With Students
Acting on Behalf of Students
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 4: Cultivating Schools as Caring Communities
The Meaning of Caring Community
Leadership as Cultivation
Approaches to Cultivating Caring and Community
Developing Capacity for Caring Community
Promoting Enabling Conditions
Engaging Parents and Caregivers
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 5: Fostering Caring in Families and Communities Beyond the School
Nature of the Work
Fostering Caring in Families
Fostering Caring in Communities
Insights From Community Organizing and Community Development
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 6: Developing Caring School Leadership
What Should Be Developed: A Review
Development Activities and Experiences
Learning From Experience
Avoiding the Problems and Pitfalls of Caring
Caring for Oneself
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
References
Index
Notă biografică
Mark A. Smylie is professor of education emeritus in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago and visiting professor in the Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. Before his work in higher education, Smylie was a high school social studies teacher. Smylie served as secretary-treasurer of the National Society for the Study of Education and as a director of the Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago. His work has appeared in theAmerican Education Research Journal, Educational Researcher, Educational Administration Quarterly, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Educational Policy, Journal of School Leadership, andReview of Research in Education. Smylie has worked with schools, school districts, and school administrator and teacher professional associations through joint projects, advising, and school leader development activities. He has served on advisory boards of numerous regional and national professional and policy organizations concerned with education generally and leadership in particular. Smylie¿s research focuses on school organization, leadership, and change.
Descriere
The purpose of this book is to argue for the importance of caring in schools and school leadership and to provide understanding and guidance for the practice of caring school leadership. This book will provide a counterbalance to today’s emphasis on academic press and accountability. Caring is at the heart of successful school leadership and successful schooling for students. The authors wish to enrich the understanding and practice of caring school leadership through the perspectives of other human service professions.
This book will affirm for educators the importance of caring as a fundamental part of schooling for students. It will help practicing educators develop deeper understanding of caring as a quality of human relationships and it will help them understand the relationship of caring to student academic success and well-being. Most importantly, the book will benefit practicing educators by promoting understanding of caring school leadership and promoting its practice.
This book will affirm for educators the importance of caring as a fundamental part of schooling for students. It will help practicing educators develop deeper understanding of caring as a quality of human relationships and it will help them understand the relationship of caring to student academic success and well-being. Most importantly, the book will benefit practicing educators by promoting understanding of caring school leadership and promoting its practice.