The Brain and Strengths Based School Leadership

Sheryl G. Feinstein - University of Nebraska, Kearney
Robert W. Kiner - Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The Brain and Strengths Based School Leadership
June 2011 | 224 pages | Corwin
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Build on individual strengths for optimized leadership

Best-selling author Sheryl G. Feinstein demonstrates how educational leaders can apply a popular business prototype of leadership strengths and the latest brain research to lead effectively. Her new book, co-authored by veteran administrator and instructional leader Robert W. Kiner, outlines four leadership styles—executer, relationship builder, influencer, and strategic thinker—and shows how to recognize and capitalize on these styles in order to:

  • Create a positive school culture
  • Mentor and supervise teachers
  • Keep track of standardized testing
  • Foster community partnerships
  • Use data to inform curriculum and instruction

The authors connect current cognitive research with the challenges of educational leadership, using vignettes and discussion questions to make clear the links between neural wiring, learning, and leading. Learn how to make the most of your own talents and also play to the strengths of everyone on your team.

Contents

Dedication

Dedication

Foreword by Jerry D. Weast

Foreword by Jerry D. Weast

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

Introduction

  • 1. With the Leader's Brain in Mind
  • Strength-Based Leadership
  • The Workings of the Human Brain
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 2. Using Leaders' Strengths to Create and Maintain a Positive School Climate
  • What's the Point?
  • The Brain and School Climate
  • Putting It Into Practice
  • Instruction and Learning
  • Physical Environment
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 3. Mind Matters: What Leaders Need to Know About Students
  • The Elementary Student's Brain
  • The Secondary Students' Brain
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 4. Best of Class: Leading Teachers
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Assessment 101
  • Instruction
  • Technology: Your Brain On-Line
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 5. The Rubber Meets the Road: Supervision and Evaluation
  • Extreme School Make-Over
  • Empowerment Supervision
  • Evaluation
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 6. Shared Leadership and Leading Teacher's Strengths
  • The Human Brain
  • Strength-Based Shared Leadership
  • Leading Teacher's Strengths
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions

Appendix I: Stress, Teachers, and Students

Appendix I: Stress, Teachers, and Students

Appendix II: Family and Community School Partnerships

Appendix II: Family and Community School Partnerships

References

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

Description

Build on individual strengths for optimized leadership

Best-selling author Sheryl G. Feinstein demonstrates how educational leaders can apply a popular business prototype of leadership strengths and the latest brain research to lead effectively. Her new book, co-authored by veteran administrator and instructional leader Robert W. Kiner, outlines four leadership styles—executer, relationship builder, influencer, and strategic thinker—and shows how to recognize and capitalize on these styles in order to:

  • Create a positive school culture
  • Mentor and supervise teachers
  • Keep track of standardized testing
  • Foster community partnerships
  • Use data to inform curriculum and instruction

The authors connect current cognitive research with the challenges of educational leadership, using vignettes and discussion questions to make clear the links between neural wiring, learning, and leading. Learn how to make the most of your own talents and also play to the strengths of everyone on your team.

Contents

Dedication

Dedication

Foreword by Jerry D. Weast

Foreword by Jerry D. Weast

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

Introduction

  • 1. With the Leader's Brain in Mind
  • Strength-Based Leadership
  • The Workings of the Human Brain
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 2. Using Leaders' Strengths to Create and Maintain a Positive School Climate
  • What's the Point?
  • The Brain and School Climate
  • Putting It Into Practice
  • Instruction and Learning
  • Physical Environment
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 3. Mind Matters: What Leaders Need to Know About Students
  • The Elementary Student's Brain
  • The Secondary Students' Brain
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 4. Best of Class: Leading Teachers
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Assessment 101
  • Instruction
  • Technology: Your Brain On-Line
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 5. The Rubber Meets the Road: Supervision and Evaluation
  • Extreme School Make-Over
  • Empowerment Supervision
  • Evaluation
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 6. Shared Leadership and Leading Teacher's Strengths
  • The Human Brain
  • Strength-Based Shared Leadership
  • Leading Teacher's Strengths
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions

Appendix I: Stress, Teachers, and Students

Appendix I: Stress, Teachers, and Students

Appendix II: Family and Community School Partnerships

Appendix II: Family and Community School Partnerships

References

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

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Build on individual strengths for optimized leadership

Best-selling author Sheryl G. Feinstein demonstrates how educational leaders can apply a popular business prototype of leadership strengths and the latest brain research to lead effectively. Her new book, co-authored by veteran administrator and instructional leader Robert W. Kiner, outlines four leadership styles—executer, relationship builder, influencer, and strategic thinker—and shows how to recognize and capitalize on these styles in order to:

  • Create a positive school culture
  • Mentor and supervise teachers
  • Keep track of standardized testing
  • Foster community partnerships
  • Use data to inform curriculum and instruction

The authors connect current cognitive research with the challenges of educational leadership, using vignettes and discussion questions to make clear the links between neural wiring, learning, and leading. Learn how to make the most of your own talents and also play to the strengths of everyone on your team.


Table Of Contents:

  • Dedication
  • Foreword by Jerry D. Weast
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Introduction
  • 1. With the Leader's Brain in Mind
  • Strength-Based Leadership
  • The Workings of the Human Brain
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 2. Using Leaders' Strengths to Create and Maintain a Positive School Climate
  • What's the Point?
  • The Brain and School Climate
  • Putting It Into Practice
  • Instruction and Learning
  • Physical Environment
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 3. Mind Matters: What Leaders Need to Know About Students
  • The Elementary Student's Brain
  • The Secondary Students' Brain
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 4. Best of Class: Leading Teachers
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Assessment 101
  • Instruction
  • Technology: Your Brain On-Line
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 5. The Rubber Meets the Road: Supervision and Evaluation
  • Extreme School Make-Over
  • Empowerment Supervision
  • Evaluation
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • 6. Shared Leadership and Leading Teacher's Strengths
  • The Human Brain
  • Strength-Based Shared Leadership
  • Leading Teacher's Strengths
  • Conclusion
  • Discussion Questions
  • Appendix I: Stress, Teachers, and Students
  • Appendix II: Family and Community School Partnerships
  • References
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

"The authors help fill a void in recent work at the intersection of the brain sciences and education. The potential for neuro- and cognitive sciences to inform educators remains largely untapped. Principals and other school leaders should take a keen interest in the ideas set forth in this unique volume."
Mariale Hardiman, Assistant Dean and Dept. Chair, Neuro-Education Initiative, Johns Hopkins University School of Education

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