For this assignment, the student will interview with an educational leader (building principal or district superintendent or assistant superintendent) in a school district. As a result, the student will produce a five-page paper, written in APA format, summarizing the interview and reflections.
Student will:
Analyze an educational organization in which you have worked or are currently working using the learning from Organizational Influences on Leadership in Reginald Greens textbook Practicing the Art of Leadership, 5th edition. In the introduction, provide a brief background of the demographics of the district and identify by position the leader being interviewed.
Use the following questions to drive the interview:
How does the leader describe his/her leadership and management style? Ask for examples. How does the leader describe the organization and culture of the district or building?
How does the leader manage conflict? Ask for examples
How do the leader influence and impact instruction in their building or district? Ask for examples What does the leader view as important issues to the role of the educational leader?
What does the leader view as the most important aspect of the leaders work?
Ask the leader to describe the interconnectedness of building leadership, human resources, and student achievement?
What does the leader see as obstacles to engaging in the most important work?
Describe how the organizational system impacts leadership.
Discuss how an educational leader leads and manages.
Additional questions to help you understand the skills and style of this leader.
Reflect on the leaders responses and summarize your reflection:
What have you learned that will impact your leadership development? What aspects of the role of the educational leader excite you and why? What aspects of the role of the educational leader will be challenges for you and why?
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