Expert Problem Solving - Evidence from School and District Leaders

This book presents a series of related empirical studies about the thinking and problem solving processes of expert educational leaders. It describes the nature of expert thinking and provides substantial explanations for the cognitive processes associated with expert thinking. Differences in the thinking and problem solving of male and female; novice and experienced; elementary, secondary, district administrators are all explored. In addition, the book provides a glimpse of the school administrator's world from a problem solving perspective and clarifies the kinds of experiences that give rise to expert thinking.

About the author

Kenneth Leithwood is Professor, Educational Administration and Head, Centre for Leadership Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

Product details

• Authors: Kenneth Leithwood, Rosanne Steinbach
• Publisher: SUNY Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.12.1994
• EAN: 9780791421086
• ISBN: 978-0-7914-2108-6
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 622 g
• Series: SUNY Series, Educational Leade
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system