Transformative Leadership in Education

<p>Framed by real stories and grounded in research the second edition of <i>Transformative Leadership in Education</i> presents an alternative approach to leadership that is engaged active and courageous. Noted scholar Carolyn M. Shields explores the concept of transformative leadership and its potential to create learning environments that are academically excellent equitable inclusive and socially just even in the face of the volatile uncertain complex and ambiguous world of education today. Chapters combine contemporary research findings with stories of schools leaders students teachers and community members to demonstrate that transformative leadership can promote academic achievement family and community empowerment democratic engagement and global citizenship. This exciting text will appeal to all aspiring and practicing leaders who want to prepare students to be successful caring and engaged citizens of the global community.</p><p>New in this edition:</p><ul> <li>Updated end-of-chapter guiding questions to help readers reflect on their own practice and to apply the concepts in their own contexts.</li> <li>Enriched discussion of the interrelationships among the eight tenets of transformative leadership and leading for social justice.</li> <li>Elaborated discussion of the need for reflection grounding and spiritual connections on the part of transformative leaders. </li> <li>Expanded discussion of refugee and transgender students.</li> <li>Supplemental eResources to prompt further dialogue and reflection downloadable at www.routledge.com/9781138633773.</li> </ul>