The Handbook of Ethical Educational Leadership brings together an array of key authors to provide comprehensive coverage of the field of ethical educational leadership. This important volume describes contemporary educational issues that necessitate the practice of ethical leadership, reviews current theory and research-informed practices, and also explores a coherent framework for how ethical educational leadership can be achieved. With chapters from leading authors and researchers from around the world, each author contributes to a discussion of current thinking and an analysis of the field of ethical educational leadership. Coverage includes professionalism, educational purpose, social justice, multiculturalism, sustainability, empathy and caring, organizational culture, moral development, motivation, integrity, values, and decision-making. Providing practical, philosophical, and experiential insights into the field, The Handbook of Ethical Educational Leadership is an essential resource for the study of ethical leadership.
Table of Contents:
- Introduction: Why Ethical Educational Leadership?
PART 1 : Issues and Perspectives
- The Essence of Professionalism
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- Ethical Leadership: A Critical Transformative Approach
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- The Purpose of Education
- Socio-Political Awareness
- Leadership, Sustainability and Ethics
- Seeking Social Justice
- Leading with Empathy
- A Concern for Caring
- The Prevalence of Silence
PART II : Developing Ethical Educational Leadership
- An Ethical Leadership Developmental Framework
- The Interplay of Values
- The Power of Personal Values
- Ethical Decision Making
- Managing Ethical Dilemmas
- Using Turbulence Theory to Guide Actions
- Maintaining Moral Integrity
- An Insight into the Nature of Ethical Motivation
- De-Constructing Ethical Motivation
PART III : Examples from the Field
- Holistic and Moral Development of Educational Leaders
- A Measure of Ethics
- Ethical Responses to Educational Policies
- The Ethical Perspectives of Turkish School Leaders
- Preparation of Integrity
- Striving for Moral Purpose
- The Ethical Demands of Multiculturalism
- Conclusion: If It Isn’t Ethical, It Isn’t Leadership
About the Author :
Christopher M. Branson is Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. He is Executive Director of the UCEA Center for the Study of Leadership and Ethics.
Steven Jay Gross is Professor of Educational Administration at Temple University. He is also Founding Director of the New DEEL (Democratic Ethical Educational Leadership) Community Network.
Review :
"This remarkable handbook compiles in a single volume the best theory, the latest research, and many practical applications on the subject of values and ethics in educational leadership. Notably international in scope, it is a true compendium of the best thinking on the subject from a broad array of scholars."
--Paul T. Begley, Founder of the Center for the Study of Leadership and Ethics, University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA)
"Branson and Gross have developed a remarkably comprehensive handbook exploring ethical educational leadership in an increasingly high stakes and complex environment. Readers are challenged to rethink deep-seated notions about leadership and ethics, and they are treated to a stimulating analysis of the centrality of purpose, fairness, and trusting relationships. The message is clear: ethics is not merely a characteristic of leadership; it is central to leadership."
--Michelle D. Young, Professor, University of Virginia and Executive Director, University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA)
"A veritable 'who's who' of ethical educational leadership scholars and practitioners from around the world! This compendium is timely, comprehensive, insightful, inspirational, and a 'must read' for all educators. It combines great scholarship with practical and actionable guidelines at a time when ethical leadership is a moral imperative."
--Patrick Duignan, Emeritus Professor of Educational Leadership, Australian Catholic University
