The Principal's Guide to Time Management
Instructional Leadership in the Digital Age
Richard D. Sorenson
- University of Texas at El Paso, USA
Lloyd M. Goldsmith
- Abilene Christian University
David E. (Edward) DeMatthews
- University of Texas at Austin, USA
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Make the most of your time—and your leadership
Is your school’s vision getting buried under paperwork? Are goals constantly pushed aside for small emergencies? If you spend more time picking up pieces than putting them together, this is your book. Written by seasoned school principals, this plan of action will get you back to the instructional leadership that made you want this job in the first place.
As educational technology helps you maximize your efficiency, you’ll see improvement where it counts—in teaching, student achievement, morale, and resource management. This comprehensive guide features:
- Easy-to-follow, single-topic chapters
- Standards–based scenarios and questions
- Time management self-assessments
- Easily adaptable experiential exercises
- Strategies for battling the “silent time thief”
Tailor-made for overworked administrators just like you, you’ll become the leader you want to be—and promote a positive school culture where teachers and students thrive.
"The authors have lived the demanding schedule as school leaders. They provide real advice on how to keep the balance with the demands of school leadership and to give the gift of time to family and self."
-Dr. Tricia Peña, Professor
Northern Arizona University
"This book should be a must read for every practicing or aspiring administrator. The authors take a fresh look at time management issues while maintaining a focus on principles of effective leadership and applications of emerging technology."
-Chris Hubbuch, Principal
Excelsior Springs Middle School, MO
-Dr. Tricia Peña, Professor
Northern Arizona University
"This book should be a must read for every practicing or aspiring administrator. The authors take a fresh look at time management issues while maintaining a focus on principles of effective leadership and applications of emerging technology."
-Chris Hubbuch, Principal
Excelsior Springs Middle School, MO
Contents
Preface
- Chapter 1. Time Management and Your Leadership
- So Much Time and So Little to Do
- Reflecting on Your Time Management
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Case Study Application: A Self-Reflection on Your Time Management: Time Management Self-Assessment Instrument (TMSI)
- Chapter 2. Vision, Mission, and Time
- Time Management—At the Heart of Leadership; Vision and Mission—At the Heart of Student Success
- A School Leader’s Thoughts on Vision, Mission, and Time
- Goal Writing
- Fostering a School Technology Vision
- Seven Habits for Tech-Savvy Principals
- Time Management and Tech-Savvy, Instructionally Focused Leadership
- Technology Timesavers for Visionary Educators
- Time Management and Campus Planning
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 1: Vision, Mission, and Time
- Case Study Application: The Madge Simon School
- Chapter 3. Leading, Teaching, Learning, and Time
- Structure Is the Key to Locking Out the Silent Time Thief
- The Instructional Leader
- Principles of Instructional Capacity and Maximized Student Learning
- Saving Time When Time Counts
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 2: Leading, Teaching, Learning, and Time
- Case Study Application: Death by Meeting!
- Chapter 4. The Learning Organization: Culture, Climate, Technology, Safety, and Time
- Creating a Positive Climate and Open, Time-Efficient Culture
- Managing Time and Building a Strong Leading, Teaching, and Learning Environment
- Creating Safe, Effective, and Efficient Operations and Management
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 3: The Learning Organization and Time
- Case Study Application: As the Sun Sets Slowly in the West, or How to Develop a Learning Community
- Chapter 5. Collaboration and Time: Two Keys to Instructional Success
- Collaboration—First and Foremost!
- Time-Saving Tips and Management Solutions
- Collaborating With Students, Parents, and Community Members
- The Informed School Community
- Finding Time—Making a Difference!
- Diversity Enriches the Learning Community
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 4: Collaboration and Time
- Case Study Application: If All Feedback Is So Positive . . . ?
- Chapter 6. Ethics, Integrity, and Time
- Shaping a School
- PSEL Standard 2: Ethics and Professional Norms
- A School Leader’s Thoughts on Ethics, Integrity, and Time
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 5: Ethics, Integrity, and Time
- Case Study Application: The Texting Coach
- Chapter 7. The 21st Century Education System: Improvement, Time, and Technology
- The Education System Today and Continuous School Improvement
- Five Steps to Exceptional Teaching and Learning
- Two Essential Principal Resources for Continuous School Improvement
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 6: The 21st Century Education System and Time
- Case Study Application: Has Our School eVolved?
- Chapter 8. Technology: Staying a Step Ahead of the Silent Time Thief
- Thoughtful and Selective Technology Integration
- Digital Organization: Time Management 101
- Working With Digital Tools—Saving Time and Making Hay!
- Web Conferencing—A Timesaver to Avoid Death by Meeting!
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Case Study Application: A New Leader, an Old Problem: How to Integrate Technology Into a School’s Culture
References and Further Readings
References and Further Readings
Index
Index
Description
Make the most of your time—and your leadership
Is your school’s vision getting buried under paperwork? Are goals constantly pushed aside for small emergencies? If you spend more time picking up pieces than putting them together, this is your book. Written by seasoned school principals, this plan of action will get you back to the instructional leadership that made you want this job in the first place.
As educational technology helps you maximize your efficiency, you’ll see improvement where it counts—in teaching, student achievement, morale, and resource management. This comprehensive guide features:
- Easy-to-follow, single-topic chapters
- Standards–based scenarios and questions
- Time management self-assessments
- Easily adaptable experiential exercises
- Strategies for battling the “silent time thief”
Tailor-made for overworked administrators just like you, you’ll become the leader you want to be—and promote a positive school culture where teachers and students thrive.
"The authors have lived the demanding schedule as school leaders. They provide real advice on how to keep the balance with the demands of school leadership and to give the gift of time to family and self."
-Dr. Tricia Peña, Professor
Northern Arizona University
"This book should be a must read for every practicing or aspiring administrator. The authors take a fresh look at time management issues while maintaining a focus on principles of effective leadership and applications of emerging technology."
-Chris Hubbuch, Principal
Excelsior Springs Middle School, MO
-Dr. Tricia Peña, Professor
Northern Arizona University
"This book should be a must read for every practicing or aspiring administrator. The authors take a fresh look at time management issues while maintaining a focus on principles of effective leadership and applications of emerging technology."
-Chris Hubbuch, Principal
Excelsior Springs Middle School, MO
Contents
Preface
- Chapter 1. Time Management and Your Leadership
- So Much Time and So Little to Do
- Reflecting on Your Time Management
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Case Study Application: A Self-Reflection on Your Time Management: Time Management Self-Assessment Instrument (TMSI)
- Chapter 2. Vision, Mission, and Time
- Time Management—At the Heart of Leadership; Vision and Mission—At the Heart of Student Success
- A School Leader’s Thoughts on Vision, Mission, and Time
- Goal Writing
- Fostering a School Technology Vision
- Seven Habits for Tech-Savvy Principals
- Time Management and Tech-Savvy, Instructionally Focused Leadership
- Technology Timesavers for Visionary Educators
- Time Management and Campus Planning
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 1: Vision, Mission, and Time
- Case Study Application: The Madge Simon School
- Chapter 3. Leading, Teaching, Learning, and Time
- Structure Is the Key to Locking Out the Silent Time Thief
- The Instructional Leader
- Principles of Instructional Capacity and Maximized Student Learning
- Saving Time When Time Counts
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 2: Leading, Teaching, Learning, and Time
- Case Study Application: Death by Meeting!
- Chapter 4. The Learning Organization: Culture, Climate, Technology, Safety, and Time
- Creating a Positive Climate and Open, Time-Efficient Culture
- Managing Time and Building a Strong Leading, Teaching, and Learning Environment
- Creating Safe, Effective, and Efficient Operations and Management
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 3: The Learning Organization and Time
- Case Study Application: As the Sun Sets Slowly in the West, or How to Develop a Learning Community
- Chapter 5. Collaboration and Time: Two Keys to Instructional Success
- Collaboration—First and Foremost!
- Time-Saving Tips and Management Solutions
- Collaborating With Students, Parents, and Community Members
- The Informed School Community
- Finding Time—Making a Difference!
- Diversity Enriches the Learning Community
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 4: Collaboration and Time
- Case Study Application: If All Feedback Is So Positive . . . ?
- Chapter 6. Ethics, Integrity, and Time
- Shaping a School
- PSEL Standard 2: Ethics and Professional Norms
- A School Leader’s Thoughts on Ethics, Integrity, and Time
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 5: Ethics, Integrity, and Time
- Case Study Application: The Texting Coach
- Chapter 7. The 21st Century Education System: Improvement, Time, and Technology
- The Education System Today and Continuous School Improvement
- Five Steps to Exceptional Teaching and Learning
- Two Essential Principal Resources for Continuous School Improvement
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 6: The 21st Century Education System and Time
- Case Study Application: Has Our School eVolved?
- Chapter 8. Technology: Staying a Step Ahead of the Silent Time Thief
- Thoughtful and Selective Technology Integration
- Digital Organization: Time Management 101
- Working With Digital Tools—Saving Time and Making Hay!
- Web Conferencing—A Timesaver to Avoid Death by Meeting!
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Case Study Application: A New Leader, an Old Problem: How to Integrate Technology Into a School’s Culture
References and Further Readings
References and Further Readings
Index
Index
Reviews
The Principal's Guide to Time Management
Instructional Leadership in the Digital Age
March 2016 | 256 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 27/02/2023 | 9781506323107 | $41.95 |
| Lifetime | 27/02/2023 | 9781506340814 | $38.00 |
Make the most of your time—and your leadership
Is your school’s vision getting buried under paperwork? Are goals constantly pushed aside for small emergencies? If you spend more time picking up pieces than putting them together, this is your book. Written by seasoned school principals, this plan of action will get you back to the instructional leadership that made you want this job in the first place.
As educational technology helps you maximize your efficiency, you’ll see improvement where it counts—in teaching, student achievement, morale, and resource management. This comprehensive guide features:
- Easy-to-follow, single-topic chapters
- Standards–based scenarios and questions
- Time management self-assessments
- Easily adaptable experiential exercises
- Strategies for battling the “silent time thief”
Tailor-made for overworked administrators just like you, you’ll become the leader you want to be—and promote a positive school culture where teachers and students thrive.
"The authors have lived the demanding schedule as school leaders. They provide real advice on how to keep the balance with the demands of school leadership and to give the gift of time to family and self."
-Dr. Tricia Peña, Professor
Northern Arizona University
"This book should be a must read for every practicing or aspiring administrator. The authors take a fresh look at time management issues while maintaining a focus on principles of effective leadership and applications of emerging technology."
-Chris Hubbuch, Principal
Excelsior Springs Middle School, MO
-Dr. Tricia Peña, Professor
Northern Arizona University
"This book should be a must read for every practicing or aspiring administrator. The authors take a fresh look at time management issues while maintaining a focus on principles of effective leadership and applications of emerging technology."
-Chris Hubbuch, Principal
Excelsior Springs Middle School, MO
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Time Management and Your Leadership
- So Much Time and So Little to Do
- Reflecting on Your Time Management
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Case Study Application: A Self-Reflection on Your Time Management: Time Management Self-Assessment Instrument (TMSI)
- Chapter 2. Vision, Mission, and Time
- Time Management—At the Heart of Leadership; Vision and Mission—At the Heart of Student Success
- A School Leader’s Thoughts on Vision, Mission, and Time
- Goal Writing
- Fostering a School Technology Vision
- Seven Habits for Tech-Savvy Principals
- Time Management and Tech-Savvy, Instructionally Focused Leadership
- Technology Timesavers for Visionary Educators
- Time Management and Campus Planning
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 1: Vision, Mission, and Time
- Case Study Application: The Madge Simon School
- Chapter 3. Leading, Teaching, Learning, and Time
- Structure Is the Key to Locking Out the Silent Time Thief
- The Instructional Leader
- Principles of Instructional Capacity and Maximized Student Learning
- Saving Time When Time Counts
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 2: Leading, Teaching, Learning, and Time
- Case Study Application: Death by Meeting!
- Chapter 4. The Learning Organization: Culture, Climate, Technology, Safety, and Time
- Creating a Positive Climate and Open, Time-Efficient Culture
- Managing Time and Building a Strong Leading, Teaching, and Learning Environment
- Creating Safe, Effective, and Efficient Operations and Management
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 3: The Learning Organization and Time
- Case Study Application: As the Sun Sets Slowly in the West, or How to Develop a Learning Community
- Chapter 5. Collaboration and Time: Two Keys to Instructional Success
- Collaboration—First and Foremost!
- Time-Saving Tips and Management Solutions
- Collaborating With Students, Parents, and Community Members
- The Informed School Community
- Finding Time—Making a Difference!
- Diversity Enriches the Learning Community
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 4: Collaboration and Time
- Case Study Application: If All Feedback Is So Positive . . . ?
- Chapter 6. Ethics, Integrity, and Time
- Shaping a School
- PSEL Standard 2: Ethics and Professional Norms
- A School Leader’s Thoughts on Ethics, Integrity, and Time
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 5: Ethics, Integrity, and Time
- Case Study Application: The Texting Coach
- Chapter 7. The 21st Century Education System: Improvement, Time, and Technology
- The Education System Today and Continuous School Improvement
- Five Steps to Exceptional Teaching and Learning
- Two Essential Principal Resources for Continuous School Improvement
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Self-Reflection on Lens 6: The 21st Century Education System and Time
- Case Study Application: Has Our School eVolved?
- Chapter 8. Technology: Staying a Step Ahead of the Silent Time Thief
- Thoughtful and Selective Technology Integration
- Digital Organization: Time Management 101
- Working With Digital Tools—Saving Time and Making Hay!
- Web Conferencing—A Timesaver to Avoid Death by Meeting!
- Final Thoughts
- Discussion Questions
- Case Study Application: A New Leader, an Old Problem: How to Integrate Technology Into a School’s Culture
- References and Further Readings
- Index
Recent Product Reviews:
"The authors have lived the demanding schedule as school leaders. They provide real advice on how to keep the balance with the demands of school leadership and to give the gift of time to family and self."
Dr. Tricia Peña, Professor, Northern Arizona University and Consultant, ECHO360 Education Consulting, AZ
"This book should be a must read for every practicing or aspiring administrator. The authors take a fresh look at time management issues while maintaining a focus on principles of effective leadership and applications of emerging technology."
Chris Hubbuch, Principal, Excelsior Springs Middle School, MO