The Constructivist Leader

1997 Book of the Year - National Staff Development Council

This work provides educational leaders at all levels with a conceptual framework for leadership defined as reciprocal, purposeful learning in community. It includes a comprehensive approach to issues of equity, diversity, and multiculturalism.

Since the publication of the first edition in 1995, The Constructivist Leader has provided educational leaders at all levels with a conceptual framework for leadership defined as reciprocal, purposeful learning in community. Today, learning communities based on constructivist principles are a major part of the school improvement landscape.The Second Edition of this best-selling book enables readers to carry this constructivist vision and purpose forward, while effectively implementing standards-based reform, authentic assessment, and constructivist-based accountability.

The new Second Edition features:

• An expanded theory of Constructivist Leadership based on a thorough examination of the most recent thinking in leadership, learning, and ethical communities.
• A comprehensive approach to issues of equity, diversity, and multiculturalism.
• Additional strategies and approaches for the implementation of constructivist leadership practice.
• Principles and examples to guide new approaches to accountability.
• New school and district stories of successful implementation of constructivist leadership.
• A deeper focus on the district's role in influencing policy at state and national levels and in protecting schools and classrooms from the negative impact of unwise policies and mandates.
• A new framework for the preparation of educational leaders.