{"product_id":"contours-of-great-leadership-the-science-art-and-wisdom-of-outstanding-practice-9781610488310","title":"Contours of Great Leadership: The Science, Art,","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA contour is usually defined as an outline or the structure or characteristic of something. A contour line which is shown on a contour map indicates points of elevation. We think that all of these definitions fit Contours of Great Leadership. \tThis book brings together many aspects of concepts and theories of leadership. It is an amalgam of ideas from the social sciences and the humanities woven together in the idea of leadership as an accoutrement, that is, a deliberate woven garment comprising science, art, experience, and craft knowledge. Thus we see leadership not as either\/or an art or a science; or craft knowledge vs. scientific or research based knowledge, but rather as all of them combined and which occurs between followers and leaders within distinctive cultures and modes of communication.  The importance of context and culture as the milieu in which leadership is acquired and learned is critical. In the end leadership is a performing art form, which while it can be studied scientifically, cannot be understood solely as a science without connecting it to the arts and ultimately to practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors of this book have taken a holistic view of school leadership as a twenty-first century approach to leading schools. Leadership is presented as an individualized approach that requires operationalizing—and meshing—one’s skills with the educational system in a symbiotic relationship.  How one gains insight and understanding about one’s role and impact as a leader is a valuable contribution to the field of educational leadership preparation. -- James Berry, executive director, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration and Professor of Educational Leadership, Eastern Michigan University\u003cbr\u003ePapa and her coauthors have done a thorough job of helping readers understand with depth and clarity how leadership is both science and art. This book reveals creative considerations of leadership as resting on the deliberate act of converging experiences, knowledge, values, and skills into ways of knowing that result in the rare phenomenon of great leadership. This central concept, known as accoutering, is considered with elegance and accessibility. This book is a must read for those interested in the study of leadership and leadership preparation. In sum, I found myself haunted and inspired by the ideas and possibilities offered by the authors. -- Dr. Autumn Cypres, director, of The Center for Educational Leadership, The University of Tennessee\u003cbr\u003eIn this timely book on relational leadership in the educational system, leading Endowed Chair Professors, Rosemary Papa and Fenwick English  along with co-authors Davidson, Culver and Brown challenge readers to ask, “What does it take to become an exceptional leader?”\tThe authors advance that a socially and culturally constructed community of practice, comprised of knowledge, skills and values frames the context that characterizes notable leadership.  However, professional training is second only to the most critical knowledge, which begins with self.  More than being a professionally trained individual, great leaders reach out to co-create with others.  They are collaborators.  The authors posit that educational leaders need to reach a distinguished level in their work, achieved when they “refine their skills” and serve as beacons in the field.  In their book, that reads like an inspiring story of leadership, aspiring as well as seasoned leaders will discover empowering lessons to build human capital in their communities. -- Concha Delgado Gaitan, Ph.D., educational researcher and author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents Preface Foreword  Dedication Chapter 1 A Prism for Understanding Great Leadership The Nature of Educational Leadership A Model to Discuss Educational Leadership The Fluid Nature of Identity The Nature of Accoutrements \tThe Critical Questions in School Culture \tBourdieu’s Concept of Reflexivity vs. Reflective Thinking \tMore than ‘Reflective Evaluation Craft’ \tAn Example of Reflexivity: Rational Choice Theory as a Silent Presupposition Chapter Learning Extensions Testing Your Understanding of this Chapter about Great Leaders Chapter 2 Habits of Reflection and Focus on Instruction Maturation of Leadership Shared Leadership Focus on Instruction Hands-on Instructional Leadership Optimism Working Together Habitual Values Reflection Chapter Learning Extensions Testing Your Understanding of this Chapter about Values Chapter 3 The Most Important Knowledge Begins with Self  The Second Kind of Knowledge: The Anchor of Professional Practice Professional Practice Based on Dogma Leads to Tragic Mistakes The Fallacy of ‘Research based’ Knowledge as Superior Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est: The Politics of Knowledge 1.Current Issue Analysis: The Great Leaders Mentoring Knowledge 2.Current Issue Analysis: Leading Curriculum Improvement 3.Current Issue Analysis: Student Retention in Theory and in Practice 4.Current Issue Analysis: Technology and Its Role in Teaching and Learning\/Social Media 5.Current Issue Analysis: Trends of the Day in Common Core State Standards 6.Current Issue Analysis: Families and Communities Chapter Learning Extensions Testing Your Understanding of this Chapter about Knowledge Chapter 4 The Acquisition and Refinement of Skills and Insights to Inspire Others Great Leaders Prioritize Teaching and Learning Great Leaders Build Strong Connections Great Leaders Maintain a Disciplined Focus Great Leaders Learn to Manage Efficiently In Order to Lead Effectively Great Leaders Choose to be Optimists Chapter Learning Extensions Testing Your Understanding of this Chapter about Skills Chapter 5\tLeadership Identity, Practice and Wisdom An Historic Example of an Accouterment for all time: Jeanne d’Arc The American Jeanne d’ Arc: Rosa Parks From An Angry Young Man to a Person Of Ubuntu: An Example of Self-Transformation The Multifaceted Nature of Human Identity Contextual Changes: How the Model of Accoutrements Works Contextual Challenges to Educational Leadership+ Learning How to Become Great Leaders Chapter Learning Extensions Testing Your Understanding of this Chapter about Identity Chapter 6\tThe Continuing Quest to Discern Leadership Contours Original California Study The Future Demographics of America: Microcosm Arizona \tArizona Superintendents \tPrincipals-in-Training \tArizona High Achieving Schools Administrator Focus Groups The Quest of Identity through the Contours of Leadership Chapter Learning Extensions Testing Your Understanding of this Chapter about Contours List of Exhibits, Figures and Tables Appendices Appendix A: The Learning Extensions Chart with Author Commentary Appendix B: A Brief Description of the Contexts of Great Leadership Appendix C: A Chronology of Peer-reviewed Research on the Accoutrements","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041674133847,"sku":"9781610488310","price":23.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781610488310.jpg?v=1750951251","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/contours-of-great-leadership-the-science-art-and-wisdom-of-outstanding-practice-9781610488310","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}