Transformative Leadership in Education (2^nd Ed.) Equitable and Socially Just Change in an Uncertain and Complex World

Framed by real stories and grounded in research, the second edition of Transformative Leadership in Education 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.

New in this edition:

• Updated end-of-chapter guiding questions to help readers reflect on their own practice and to apply the concepts in their own contexts.
• Enriched discussion of the interrelationships among the eight tenets of transformative leadership and leading for social justice.
• Elaborated discussion of the need for reflection, grounding, and spiritual connections on the part of transformative leaders.
• Expanded discussion of refugee and transgender students.
• Supplemental eResources to prompt further dialogue and reflection, downloadable at www.routledge.com/9781138633773.

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

1 Living in a World of Unfulfilled Promises: Examining the Context for Educational Leadership

2 Transformative Leadership as a Socially-Just Response to a VUCA World

3 Changing Knowledge Frameworks to Promote Equity

4 Making Power a Positive Force

5 Promoting Both Private and Public Good: Creating Inclusive School Communities

6 Fostering Democracy and Global Citizenship: Understanding Justice and Interconnectedness in Our Global Community

7 Putting it Together: Transforming Schools

8 Conclusion

Appendix

Notes

References

Index

Carolyn M. Shields is Professor of Educational Leadership in the College of Education at Wayne State University, Detroit, USA.