Underlying the controversy surrounding educational reform and
the crisis facing American public education today is the question
of leadership: Who is to exercise it and what direction should it
take? In his systematic redefinition of educational leadership,
Spencer J. Maxcy develops a democratic, participatory model of
leadership at all levels. Drawing on the work of philosophers from
John Dewey and William James to contemporary neo-pragmatists, he
explores the nature of shared leadership and its potential to
foster socio-cultural reform through schooling.
Maxcy begins with a review of leadership theory and the ways in
which competing theories continue to affect education. New
directions in research are assessed, particularly the shift away
from treating educational leadership as a form of management rather
than a relational phenomenon. In examining the implications of a
philosophy of democratic leadership, the author takes his inquiry
into practical areas, including the empowerment of teachers, the
sharing of leadership among teachers and administrators, the
preparation of educational leaders for a postmodern era, and the
development of leadership qualities in children. The current trend
toward decentralization of schooling is discussed in light of his
proposed model, together with the demand for moral vision in
education and the need for creativity as an integral part of the
educational process. Making a convincing case for the distribution
of leadership among the administration, teachers, students, and the
larger community, this book will be of interest to anyone concerned
with critical issues in education--from policy-makers and educators
to the informed general reader.
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