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The Constructivist Leader
Contributor(s): Lambert, Linda (Author), Walker, Deborah (Author), Zimmerman, Diane P. (Author)
ISBN: 0807742538     ISBN-13: 9780807742532
Publisher: Teachers College Press
OUR PRICE:   $29.40  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2002
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Annotation: Since the publication of the first edition in 1995, "The Constructivist Leader has provided educational leaders at all levels with a conceptual framework for leadership defined as reciprocal, purposeful learning in community. Today, learning communities based on constructivist principles are a major part of the school improvement landscape. The "Second Edition of this best-selling book enables readers to carry this constructivist vision and purpose forward, while effectively implementing standards-based reform, authentic assessment, and constructivist-based accountability.
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BISAC Categories:
- Education | Leadership
- Education | Administration - General
- Political Science
Dewey: 371.200
LCCN: 2002024576
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.18" W x 8.96" (0.91 lbs) 304 pages
 
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Since the publication of the first edition in 1995, The Constructivist Leader has provided educational leaders at all levels with a conceptual framework for leadership defined as reciprocal, purposeful learning in community. Today, learning communities based on constructivist principles are a major part of the school improvement landscape.The Second Edition of this best-selling book enables readers to carry this constructivist vision and purpose forward, while effectively implementing standards-based reform, authentic assessment, and constructivist-based accountability.

The new Second Edition features:

  • An expanded theory of Constructivist Leadership based on a thorough examination of the most recent thinking in leadership, learning, and ethical communities.
  • A comprehensive approach to issues of equity, diversity, and multiculturalism.
  • Additional strategies and approaches for the implementation of constructivist leadership practice.
  • Principles and examples to guide new approaches to accountability.
  • New school and district stories of successful implementation of constructivist leadership.
  • A deeper focus on the district's role in influencing policy at state and national levels and in protecting schools and classrooms from the negative impact of unwise policies and mandates.
  • A new framework for the preparation of educational leaders.