Introduction to the Principalship av Leslie S. (Old Dominion University USA) Kaplan, William A. (Old Dominion University USA) Owings

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<P>The 2nd Edition of this textbook from respected author team Kaplan and Owings explores how principals can effectively build a culture around student achievement<I>. Introduction to the Principalship</I> helps aspiring principals understand how to develop a vision for improvement, make decisions and manage conflict, build teachers¿ capacity, communicate, monitor the organization¿s performance, and create a school climate of mutual respect. This important book provides readers with various leadership concepts to inform their practice, as well as the cognitive and practical tools to evaluate and prioritize what leadership actions to take. Each chapter offers opportunities for readers to create personal meaning and explore new ways of doing leadership to advance a positive, person-focused environment. Providing both the theoretical framework and skills for effective practice, <I>Introduction to the Principalship</I> addresses the issues most urgent and relevant for educational leadershi