Since the previous editions of Shaping School Culture and The Shaping School Culture Fieldbook were published, new challenges have surfaced for school leaders, mostly regarding issues of standards-based testing, school accountability, and student achievement. In the second editions of these two path-breaking books, the authors have expanded their model to address the latest thinking on school culture and change and feature new ideas and strategies along with powerful new case examples for revitalizing school culture. Drawing on the authorsextensive research and school contacts across the country, The Fieldbook includes hands-on strategies and exercises for helping school leaders: Uncover a school's hidden values, beliefs, and assumptions Think through and develop a schools mission and purpose Work out appropriate stories, metaphors and symbols to represent a school Devise rituals and ceremonies for enriching the school experience Rethink leadership practices in light of educational and cultural needs. Identify, transform, and heal a toxic educational culture
- ISBN: 978-0-7879-9680-2
- Editorial: Jossey Bass
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 288
- Fecha Publicación: 07/08/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés