scholarly journals Teaching Resilience to Aspiring Educational Leaders

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 463-471
Author(s):  
Jodi A. Lamb ◽  
Lin Carver
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Educational Leaders ◽  
The United States ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Educational Leadership Programs ◽  
Concept Building ◽  
Vicarious Experiences

Resiliency in practicing and aspiring educational leaders is an attribute that contributes to extended effectiveness and longevity.  This pilot study examines research about resiliency and compares the identified methods to those methods employed by university educational leadership programs to support and enhance resiliency development in their candidates.  This pilot study examines survey Likert and open-ended responses from thirteen educational leadership programs throughout the United States with a combined total enrollment of over a thousand students. The strategies are divided into four categories based upon the ways that students interact with the resiliency content: concept building, vicarious, problem solving, or relationships. The literature indicated interpersonal and problem solving were the most influential activities recommended for teaching resilience; however, the most frequent types of activities identified by educational leadership programs were vicarious experiences and relationships. The preliminary findings indicate the importance of expanding problem solving experiences. In addition, a more thorough investigation of the role that interpersonal relationships play in developing resilience would be an important area for future study.

What 21st Century Students Want

2016 ◽  
pp. 1877-1891
Author(s):  
Lesley F. Leach ◽  
Pam Winn ◽  
Susan Erwin ◽  
Liza P. Benedict
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
The United States ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Delivery Methods ◽  
Leadership Program ◽  
Doctoral Level ◽  
Educational Leadership Programs ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Educational Leadership Program ◽  
Course Delivery Methods

Enrollment numbers in graduate Educational Leadership programs are dwindling in many public higher education institutions across the United States. At the same time, for-profit institutions and institutions with private marketing partnerships have experienced increasingly greater enrollments. In this article, the authors present survey results of graduate students in Educational Leadership programs (N=100) to determine the factors that motivate students to select a particular graduate Educational Leadership program. Results suggest that Master's and doctoral-level students primarily select an Educational Leadership program based on the course delivery methods (with hybrid courses most preferred) and the convenience that the program offers in terms of scheduling and location.

Prepared to Lead: Educational Leadership Graduates as Catalysts for Social Justice Praxis

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rene O. Guillaume ◽  
Magdalena S. Saiz ◽  
Adam García Amador
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Educational Leadership ◽  
Educational Leaders ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Educational Leadership Programs ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
Diverse Student ◽  
Critical Leadership

Situated within PK-12 school settings is the most diverse student population this nation has seen. Concern regarding the preparedness of those at the forefront of education bestows the task to educational leadership programs of developing leaders ready to address social justice issues. This study highlights how graduates from one educational leadership program relied on their academic knowledge and applied critical leadership to operationalize social justice praxis. Utilizing a phenomenological approach, 10 semi-structured interviews revealed three themes. Findings suggest educational leadership programs reflect their mission of social justice values through their curriculum to prepare educational leaders for sustainable change.

scholarly journals All We Need Is One Mic: A Call for Anti-racist Solidarity to Deconstruct Anti-Black Racism in Educational Leadership

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 127-141
Author(s):  
Soribel Genao ◽  
Yaribel Mercedes
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
School Leadership ◽  
Standard Method ◽  
Educational Leaders ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Principal Preparation Programs ◽  
Educational Leadership Programs ◽  
New Vision

In this article, we outline some of the vital measurements of racism and anti-blackness as a macro system in education. We contend that principal preparation programs have not explicitly prioritized anti-racist school leadership, while often resisting the possibilities of solidarity or one mic of knowledge to increase anti-racist dispositions. Considering the lexicon of whiteness as an assemblage, a racial discourse should be “supported by material practices and institutions,” that prepare educational leaders to examine anti-blackness curriculum that have been embedded as a standard method. We also posit that theoretical understanding of racism as global whiteness from a post-oppositional lens and decoloniality that will challenge the way racism is currently referenced in educational leadership scholarship. Moreover, current global and decolonial research gives way for a new vision of solidarity by humanizing scholarly resistance that cultivates a vision of community that regards differences of knowledge across groups and investigates racist policies and practices in educational leadership programs.

scholarly journals Educational Leadership Doctoral Faculty Academic Qualifications and Practitioner Experiences in Georgia

10.28945/4179 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 085-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Tolman ◽  
Juliann S McBrayer ◽  
Deborah Evans
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Doctoral Programs ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Educational Leadership Programs ◽  
The Future ◽  
Academic Qualifications

Aim/Purpose: This study examined doctoral faculty of educational leadership within the state of Georgia in the United States. The aim was to illustrate the academic qualifications and practitioner experiences of the faculty that develop students in educational leadership programs to be scholarly practitioners and future educational leaders. Background: Faculty of educational leadership programs prepare their students to hold imminent senior leadership roles in P-12 school administration and higher education administration. In this apprenticeship model, doctoral faculty utilize their academic qualifications and/or practitioner experiences to develop students into scholarly practitioners. Methodology: A descriptive quantitative study utilizing content analysis was conducted to examine faculty of doctoral programs in educational leadership (n=83). True to this methodology, the inquiry of this study sought to better understand the academic qualifications and practitioner experiences of doctoral faculty in the field of educational leadership. Contribution: This study serves as a primer for faculty and researchers to visualize the doctoral faculty of educational leadership programs. It can serve as a catalyst to encourage empirical studies of educational leadership faculty and their effectiveness in preparing scholarly practitioners. Findings: Key findings included that nearly 2/3 of the faculty have their terminal degrees from a Research 1 institution, 3/5 hold a PhD, and 3/4 have practitioner experience in their respective field. Recommendations for Practitioners: Doctoral programs should examine the diversity of the academic qualifications and practitioner experiences of their faculty and develop strategies to enhance their programs with these complimenting skill sets. Recommendation for Researchers: Descriptive studies effectively “dip our toe” into a new area of inquiry. Considerations for future research includes examining student perceptions of their faculty who hold either a PhD or Ed.D, as well as those who are academics versus practitioners to better understand their effectiveness. Impact on Society: True to the work of John Dewey, education serves as the vehicle to promote a democratic society. Recognizing these doctoral faculty are preparing the future leaders of education, understanding the experiences of faculty will allow for better insight into those who are ultimately shaping the future of education. Future Research: Future research should focus on empirical studies that explore the effectiveness of faculty based on their academic qualifications and practitioner experiences through the lens of student perceptions.

What 21st Century Students Want

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley F. Leach ◽  
Pam Winn ◽  
Susan Erwin ◽  
Liza P. Benedict
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
The United States ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Leadership Program ◽  
Doctoral Level ◽  
Educational Leadership Programs ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Educational Leadership Program ◽  
Course Delivery Methods

Enrollment numbers in graduate Educational Leadership programs are dwindling in many public higher education institutions across the United States. At the same time, for-profit institutions and institutions with private marketing partnerships have experienced increasingly greater enrollments. In this article, the authors present survey results of graduate students in Educational Leadership programs (N=100) to determine the factors that motivate students to select a particular graduate Educational Leadership program. Results suggest that Master's and doctoral-level students primarily select an Educational Leadership program based on the course delivery methods (with hybrid courses most preferred) and the convenience that the program offers in terms of scheduling and location.

What 21st Century Students Want

2016 ◽  
pp. 110-124
Author(s):  
Lesley F. Leach ◽  
Pam Winn ◽  
Susan Erwin ◽  
Liza P. Benedict
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
The United States ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Delivery Methods ◽  
Leadership Program ◽  
Doctoral Level ◽  
Educational Leadership Programs ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Educational Leadership Program ◽  
Course Delivery Methods

Enrollment numbers in graduate Educational Leadership programs are dwindling in many public higher education institutions across the United States. At the same time, for-profit institutions and institutions with private marketing partnerships have experienced increasingly greater enrollments. In this article, the authors present survey results of graduate students in Educational Leadership programs (N=100) to determine the factors that motivate students to select a particular graduate Educational Leadership program. Results suggest that Master's and doctoral-level students primarily select an Educational Leadership program based on the course delivery methods (with hybrid courses most preferred) and the convenience that the program offers in terms of scheduling and location.

scholarly journals Investigating the Use and Design of Immersive Simulation to Improve Self-Efficacy for Aspiring Principals

10.28945/3726 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 127-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen A Gilbert
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Educational Leadership ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Small Body ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Pedagogical Tools ◽  
Educational Leadership Programs ◽  
Aspiring Principals

Aim/Purpose: Improving public schools is a focus of federal legislation in the United States with much of the burden placed on principals. However, preparing principals for this task has proven elusive despite many changes in programming by institutions of higher learning. Emerging technologies that rely on augmented and virtual realities are posited to be powerful pedagogical tools for closing this gap. Background: This study investigated the effects of immersive simulation technologies on principals’ self-efficacy after treatment and the perceived significance of the design of the immersive simulation experience as an effective tool for adult learners. Methodology: The investigator employed a multiple-methods study that relied on a purposive sample of graduate students enrolled in educational leadership programs at two small universities in the southeastern United States. Participants completed a two-hour module of immersive simulation designed to facilitate transfer of knowledge to skills thereby increasing their self-efficacy. Contribution: This paper contributes to a small body of literature that examines the use of immersive simulation to prepare aspiring principals. Findings: The findings indicate moderate effect sizes in changes in self-efficacy, positive attitudes toward immersive simulation as a pedagogical tool, and significance in the design of immersive simulation modules. This suggests that immersive simulation, when properly designed, aids principals in taking action to improve schools. Recommendations for Practitioners: Educational leadership programs might consider the use of immersive simulations to enhance principals’ ability to meet the complex demands of leading in the 21st century. Impact on Society: Principals may be more adept at improving schools if preparation programs provided consistent opportunities to engage in immersive simulations. Future Research: Future research should be conducted with larger sample sizes and longitudinally to determine the effectiveness of this treatment.

Accelerating Character Education Learning Through a Networked Approach: Insights From the Kern Partners for Character and Educational Leadership

2021 ◽  
pp. 002205742110269
Author(s):  
Ariel Tichnor-Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Improvement Science ◽  
Educational Leadership Programs ◽  
Science Activities

This article explores the utility of networked improvement communities (NICs) as an organizing structure for scaling character education across educational leadership programs through a case study of one network committed to integrating character education across varied institutions and contexts. In examining the improvement science process that guided NIC members’ development and implementation of character education approaches and their perceptions of and participation in NIC activities, this case study offers insights on the promise of structured collaboration across diverse institutions. Furthermore, it identifies the need for NICs to differentiate improvement science activities based on participants’ institutional readiness for character education.

Preparing School and District Leaders for Success in Developing and Facilitating Integrative STEM in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 194277512096214
Author(s):  
Rachel Louise Geesa ◽  
Krista M. Stith ◽  
Mary A. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Educational Leaders ◽  
The United States ◽  
District Leaders ◽  
Educational Leadership Programs ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Development Objectives

Higher education institutions in the United States with graduate-level educational leadership programs traditionally do not offer professional learning opportunities in integrative STEM education. The objective of this paper is to share our journey to prepare and implement a course designed for P-12 educational leaders to build knowledge and skills to lead impactful integrative STEM programming. Results of the demand survey indicated a high amount of interest in an integrative STEM education course. Findings from interviews and the modified Delphi study informed our decisions for the development, objectives, assessments, and outcomes of the course to enhance integrative STEM culture in educational settings.

Using Cohorts as a Means for Developing Transformational Leaders

1996 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Basom ◽  
Diane Yerkes ◽  
Cynthia Norris ◽  
Bruce Barnett
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Transformational Leaders ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Educational Leadership Programs

The practice of using cohorts in educational leadership programs is examined from conceptual and practical viewpoints. Suggestions for developing cohorts are followed by discussion of the effects of cohorts on students, faculty, educational programs, and systems. Lastly, this paper takes a look at the potential of using the cohort concept as a vehicle for the development of transformational leaders.

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