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School leadership is critical to the success for both teachers and students. Yet, the theory and practice the informs the current context of school leadership has been, for the most part, left to each nation and its educational authorities, institutions, and associations. Thus, over the last several decades, global collaboration has not occurred in a significant manner. The purpose of this book is to encourage such discussion, examination, debate, and collaboration of the issues, challenges, and successes found in school leadership from around the world. Specific topics found in the book include international professional learning for school leaders from Canada, China, Europe, and Turkey, offering both theory and practices from the field of school leadership.
List of contents
Dedication
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Chapter One: What Matters Most in the Design of Universal Professional Learning for School Leaders: An International Perspective.
Matt Byrne and Andy Scott with contributions from Carol Caverly and Liz Wenden
Chapter Two: Preparation of School Leaders in China: Past to Present Practices.
Tak Cheung Chan, Zhiding Shu, and Dehua Liu
Chapter Three: Complex Adaptive Leadership for School Principals (CAL-SP): Theory and Practice in Turkish Schools.
Hamit Özen and Selahattin Turan
Chapter Four: Factors Influencing Educational Leadership: An Ontario Perspective.
David Veres and Holly Catalfamo
About the Editor
About the Authors
About the author
Edited by Peter R. Litchka
Summary
This book examines the contemporary theory and practices of school leadership from a global perspective and includes articles in support of international professional learning for school leaders.
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Whether we refer to primary, secondary or post-secondary education, school leadership has been one of the most researched areas in education, due to its fundamental and critical role in promoting educational success and improvement. As the world is becoming more globalized and flatter (Friedman, 2005), we thrive to learn more about what works elsewhere. Prof. Litchka’s book, which further explores this significant topic via multinational lenses, is highly challenging and beneficial.
