International Perspectives on Leadership in Higher Education
Critical Thinking for Global Challenges
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:25th Jun '19
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This insightful book explores the role of critical thinking in higher education leadership, highlighting its transformative potential for institutions and communities.
This book utilizes international case studies to investigate how higher education leaders engage with critical thinking regarding global challenges. It emphasizes the transformative potential of critical thinking in shaping institutions and communities. The analysis reveals the increasing pressure on universities to excel in competitive global and national rankings, highlighting the complexities involved in maintaining high-quality higher education.
International Perspectives on Leadership in Higher Education examines the intricate relationship between leadership practices and critical thinking. It challenges conventional notions of leadership by bringing together diverse global case studies that illustrate specific instances where critical thinking has been pivotal in addressing global challenges. This critical exploration aims to uncover the essential attributes of effective leadership, including cognitive, affective, and social dimensions of critical thinking.
The book also discusses the potential for critical thinking to enhance research, teaching, and public service excellence, ultimately contributing to the global public good. In light of the escalating demands within the higher education landscape, International Perspectives on Leadership in Higher Education serves as an invaluable resource for current leaders, researchers, and students interested in understanding the vital role of critical thinking in shaping the future of higher education.
Professor Jameson’s experience ensures that a steady hand steers us through the important topic of her new book. Her own academic standing has enabled her to create an excellent book with other senior academics and leaders who share her worldwide reputation. The outcome is an important and rigorous investigation of the criticality of the being of leadership in higher education from an international perspective.
It is well structured, paced and stimulating. It illuminates and helps us understand what is being done and what still needs to be done to ensure the integrity of the university. If we pay heed and learn from the messages then we should be prepared for at least the next couple of crises in higher education!
Paul Gibbs, Professor and Researcher CERS, Middlesex University, UK
The crucial importance of leadership in organizational performance is well documented in fields as diverse as politics, sports, business, and education. Leadership in higher education is particularly interesting because often those chosen to lead universities are selected based on their personal scholarship and professional standing rather than any demonstrated leadership ability. Professor Jameson’s central argument about the importance of critical leadership thinking in meeting new global challenges is well illustrated through international case studies by a carefully selected team of chapter authors. This book makes an important and useful contribution to higher education leaders seeking to up their game.
David W. Chapman, Distinguished International Professor (Emeritus), University of Minnesota, USA
ISBN: 9781138564343
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
196 pages