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Book SynopsisThis book concerns itself with the school principal getting back to basics and understanding the practical application of instructional leadership while improving Professional Standards for Educational Leaders or PSEL Competency. Therefore, the focus is effective school leadership and improving principal educative practices leading to increased student achievement. These case studies provide for a multifaceted approach as they involve all the nuances of effective school leadership practices: the behaviors, practices and actions that a school leader embodies and is exposed to daily.
Trade ReviewWafa Hozien is a thoughtful practitioner, dedicated to understanding and improving educational best practices. Dr. Hozien's book, Reflective Practice: Case Studies for High School Principals provides the literature with a current and fresh approach to understanding educational leadership practices that work. Educational leaders are bombarded with a variety of issues, and this book captures some of the most important: student achievement, classroom management, differentiation, technology, and heart of education – curriculum and instruction. If you are going to read one book to help improve your educational leadership practices read, Reflective Practice: Case Studies for High School Principals. -- Donald Killingbeck, superintendent, Hemlock Public School District, Michigan
The principal is the educational leader of the schoolhouse; their job responsibilities are complex and far-ranging. Amongst these challenges, the leader must have a vision, be focused on student achievement, ensure safety, and build community. The evolution from a classroom teacher to school principal is associated with a tremendous learning curve. The case studies provided by Dr. Hozien speak to the multifaceted responsibilities of a building administrator. More importantly, Reflective Practice: Case Studies for High School Principals helps flatten the learning curve and serves as a tool for future or current educational leaders to improve their craft. The text provides the learner with a framework to analyze case studies while drawing connections with the current leadership standards. I highly recommend this resource as it will greatly improve your educational leadership practices. -- Travis Smith, principal, Cherry Creek Elementary School, Michigan
Dr. Hozien has created a rich, thoughtful and comprehensive resource for scholars and practitioners. School administrators not only face moral and ethical decisions regarding the schools under their supervision, but they must navigate the complex issues that impact their community. Dr. Hozien is hugely knowledgeable about the critical issues that challenge school administrators. In the way that only Hozien can—her book of case studies provokes critical analysis and compels us to connect the experiential, practical, theoretical, conceptual and empirical to concrete strategies for more effective leadership. The engaging, insightful and provocative book of case studies will assist leaders in their decision-making, and toward a deeper understanding of the moral imperative of their work. Dr. Hozien’s case study book makes a terrific contribution to the field of education, and a valuable resource for those brave enough to provide leadership for their school or district. -- Mit Foley, principal, Arthur Hill High School, Michigan
Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Chapter One: The Mission and Vision of Schooling Chapter Two: Promoting Ethics through Example Chapter Three: Cultural Competence and Equality Chapter Four: Curriculum and Instruction Chapter Five: Supportive School Community Chapter Six: School Personnel Chapter Seven: Professional Staff Chapter Eight: School and Community Relations Chapter Nine: Facilities Management Chapter Ten: Continuous School Improvement Bibliography About the Author
