'Eleanor Drago-Severson takes hold of an important and neglected
truth: students grow best in schools where the adults around them
are growing, too. In this nurturing and much-anticipated work, the
author shows us exactly how to make this happen. Sound theory,
vivid examples, and, best of all, a practice-ready framework-it's
all here! Anyone who cares about making our schools better will
feel richly rewarded for spending time with this encouraging book'
- Robert Kegan, Meehan Professor of Adult Learning and Professional
Development Harvard University Graduate School of Education,
Coauthor of Immunity to Change 'With this comprehensive and
compelling book, Eleanor Drago-Severson establishes herself as a
leading authority on authoritative leadership in education' -
Howard Gardner, Author of Leading Minds Support the growth and
development of all adults-teachers, principals, and
superintendents-in your school community! Educators at every level
go through different stages of development over the course of their
lives and need different kinds of supports and challenges to grow.
Leading Adult Learning introduces a model of adult development that
helps school and district leaders consciously cultivate teacher,
head teacher, and education officer capacities in the educational
workplace. Eleanor Drago-Severson's developmental model of
learning-oriented school leadership draws from multiple knowledge
domains, including adult learning, developmental theory, leadership
practice, and organizational collaboration. The book shows head
teachers how to foster growth and learning for individuals with
different needs and developmental orientations. With a focus on
research and application, this volume: - Details four Pillar
Practices for growth-teaming, providing leadership roles, collegial
inquiry, and mentoring-which can support all adults - Presents
extensive research and practical application from head teachers,
teachers, Education Officers, and other school leaders from across
the nation - Includes application exercises, reflective questions,
and lessons from the field to assist you in applying this
learning-oriented model to your school and school system
Drago-Severson makes a compelling case for deliberately supporting
adult development within and across school systems to enhance
adults' capacities, school improvement, and student achievement.
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