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Marrying theory and practice, this volume will help principals to maximize human potential, promote quality educational outcome, and practice effective leadership skills. This practical, research-based book provides case studies and addresses the more recent responsibilities and demands placed on principals in site-based managed schools. Placing many of the traditional practices of personnel administration into a new conceptual framework, this book is a must-read for principals at all levels.
List of contents
Chapter 1 Section I: Transformint the Culture of Schools Through Leadership
Chapter 2 Cultural Leadership: Promoting Human Potential
Chapter 3 Leadership for Maximizing Human Potential
Chapter 4 Section II: Methods Used by Principals to Transform the Cultures of Their Schools
Chapter 5 Communications and Human Relations for Effective Education
Chapter 6 Maximizing Human Resource Potential Through Team Building and Teamwork
Chapter 7 Staff Development: Maximizing Human Potential Through Continuous Improvement
Chapter 8 Promoting Human Resources Through Rewards and Recognitions
Chapter 9 Section III: Necessary Skills and Knowledge for the Development of Human Resource Potential
Chapter 10 Maximizing Human Potential Through Conflict Management
Chapter 11 Recruitment, Selection, Retention, Dismissal, and Reduction
Chapter 12 Promoting Human Resource Potential Through Performance Appraisal
Chapter 13 The Beginning Teacher: Maximizing Potential
Chapter 14 Developing Teachers as Leaders
About the author
L. David Weller, Jr. earned his Ph.D in Educational Administration from Iowa State University. Currently he is Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Georgia. Sylvia Weller earned her Ed.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Georgia. Currently she is Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction at Winder-Barrow High School in Winder, Georgia. She was recently named Assistant Principal of the Year for District L. in Georgia.
