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Leadership for Constructivist Schools

Name: Leadership for Constructivist Schools
Author: Arthur Shapiro
ISBN: 9780810837980

by Shapiro, Arthur S.

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Overview

Create a school culture where your students can learn in a richer, more satisfying setting. Shapiro offers realistic methods for administrators facilitating a constructivist environment. He uses comparative case studies between the traditional and constructivist models, and concludes each chapter with a helpful summary and guide to resources. The book includes methods to assess educators' and administrators' own practice of constructivism more objectively. The case studies, insightful analysis, practical tools, and time-tested techniques in this book will help you as you cultivate a culture of learning.

Author Biography: Arthur Shapiro, Ph.D., is Professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education at the University of South Florida in Tampa. With three degrees from the University of Chicago, Dr. Shapiro has worked as a teacher, principal, director of secondary education, assistant superintendent, and superintendent, all in nationally recognized school districts.

About the Author, Arthur Shapiro

Arthur Shapiro, Ph.D., is Professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education at the University of South Florida in Tampa. With three degrees from the University of Chicago, Dr. Shapiro has worked as a teacher, principal, director of secondary education, assistant superintendent, and superintendent, all in nationally recognized school districts.

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International Journal Of Education Reform

This book is, simply put, a gift to its readers...a very exciting and informative read, one that builds a convincing argument for passionate involvement in educational issues and reform today.