Faced with the outcry of accountability and school reform, this book offers a practical, easy approach, which includes simple strategies to reduce resistance to school reform and increase the caring learning environment.

- Dr. Janet M. McGee, instructor and coordinator, Educational Leadership for Regional Campuses, University of Central Florida,

The well researched contents of this book are absolutely on target. It provides a practitioner's map for effectively creating high performing schools.

- Donald R. Thompson Ph.D, past president, American Association of School Administrators (AASA),

This book offers an extensive look at comprehensive school reform and emphasizes how an organizational approach to school reform creates a distinctly different school culture and climate that addresses the needs of school administrators, teachers, and students. This topic is crucial when creating a clear vision based on appropriate strategies and diagnostic tools. It will reach beyond current educational processes and provide insight and a novel approach to culture and climate as we work together to address comprehensive school reform.

- Dr. Diane Boothe, dean, college of education, University of Idaho,

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Dr. Bulach and his colleagues have tackled the big picture in education, school climate, that subtle source of the learning that shapes our whole society. But they do not stop there, they go on to demonstrate how positive school climate enhances academic achievement. Their book provides excellent guidance and practical suggestions for professional educators who want to change school dynamics and achievement.

- W.A. (Bill) Belanger Ph.D, president, BB Consultants for Change Ontario, Canada, and professor (retired), University of Ottawa,

Much has been written about school reform recently but most fall short when one is looking for a complete package. I find this work to be very complete and would recommend it to any one looking for an up to date text book. Comprehensive school reform requires a positive climate, culture, clear mission, vision and personal learning environment. This manuscript contains all the ingredients necessary to build and maintain a high performing school that is demanded in today's schools.

- Winston D. Pickett Ed.D, retired executive director of the Tennessee Association of Middle Schools,

A high-performing school is described as one where student achievement is high and student and teacher absenteeism is low. Student behavior is such that teachers seldom have to control them or tell them what to do. This results in greater time on task, higher teacher morale, low teacher absenteeism, and improved parental support. One other distinctive feature of a high-performing school is that the student peer group is a positive force and not a negative force. The end result is a school culture where faculty and students trust and care about each other, and there is a cooperative attitude.
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PART I: SCHOOL REFORM PROCESSES 1 A Four-Step Process for Identifying and Reshaping the Culture of a School: Phase 1 2 Implementing a Plan to Improve the Climate and Culture of the School: Phase 1 Continued 3 Power and Authority: Nine Techniques for Motivating Faculty and Students 4 Four Types of School Culture 5 A Character Education Program That Is the Foundation of a High-Performing School: Phase 4 PART II: ENHANCING A SCHOOL'S CULTURE AND CLIMATE 6 Six Strategies for Enhancing a School's Culture and Climate PART III: LEADERSHIP SKILLS NEEDED 7 Cultivating Community, Culture, and Learning 8 Professional Development 9 Management of the Program PART IV: INTERGROUP PROCESSES 10 Developing Interpersonal Relations 11 Self-Disclosure 12 Developing Trust 13 Values Clarification 14 Improving Communication Skills 15 Resolving Conflicts PART V: PROGRAM PLANNING 16 Design for Learning 17 Assessing Students' Interests and Attitudes PART VI: ASSESSMENT 18 Conferencing: Reporting Student Progress 19 Program Evaluation
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781610483223
Publisert
2011-10-10
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield Education
Vekt
313 gr
Høyde
232 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
188

Biographical note

Cletus R. Bulach, a retired Ohio school superintendent and college professor, has conducted research on principal leadership, character education, teacher caring behaviors, bullying behavior, school climate and culture, and group openness and trust. He has also developed surveys to collect data on these areas of research and has numerous publications based on these data. Fred C. Lunenburg is the Jimmy N. Merchant Professor of Education and Senior Research Fellow in the Center for Research and Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership at Sam Houston State University. Prior to moving to the university, he served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 articles and 20 books, including, Education Administration: Concepts and Practices (Thomson/Wadsworth, 1991, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008), The Principalship: Vision to Action (Thomson/Wadsworth, 2006), Shaping the Future (Rowman & Littlefield, 2003), The Changing World of School Administration (with George Perreault) (Rowman & Littlefield, 2002), and High Expectations: An Action Plan for Implementing Goals 2000 (Corwin Press, 2000). Les Potter is the author of over 70 educational publications and has been a school principal and professor for several universities. Potter will be contributing from the practical point of view as he has been principal of seven schools in four states and recognized in several states for his contributions to education.