Educational Administration : Concepts and Practices

Quatrième édition : nouveautés Chapter 1, "Development of Administrative Theory," has been substantially updated to include the post-behavioral science perspective, constructivism, social justice, and non-traditional approaches such as critical and feminist theories. Chapter 5, "Leadership," includes enhanced coverage of leadership, including Goleman\textbackslash's work on emotional intelligence. This text now includes coverage of the latest developments in national educational policy, including the impact of the accountability movement on school administration. A good example of this can be seen in the discussion in Chapter 8 ("Organizational Change") of the "No Child Left Behind" legislation. This edition has been thoroughly updated with new information about the impact of the high-stakes testing movement, and current state and national standards. A new feature in every chapter, "Exemplary Administrators in Action," profiles school superintendents and principals, including their perspectives on current educational issues. New FREE companion Web site includes links to key organizations and resources for future school administrators.