Full Description
How can you use the growing body of research on how the brain learns to become a more effective leader?
Cognitive neuroscientists are gaining greater insights into how the brain interacts with and learns from the environment. Now David A. Sousa, one of the foremost experts in translating this research into classroom practice, examines the brain-compatible leadership practices that sustain effective teaching and learning.
The Leadership Brain provides a new model for a whole-brain approach to educational leadership. Examining what we know about the adult brain, and how to apply these lessons to effective school leadership and team management, this powerful resource provides you with the necessary tools to:
Understand the differences in learning and retention, left and right hemispheric preferences, higher-order thinking, and the nature of creativity
Initiate and lead productive change within your school
Effectively shape and manage school culture
Address the call for ethical and spiritual leadership
Understand how thinking habits influence our actions, especially with problem solving and conflict resolution
Reduce misconceptions about students with disabilities, gifted, and minority students
Use information about the influence that modern society has on student learning and their different expectations
The Leadership Brain includes valuable self-assessment tools, resources, and practical applications that will help instructional leaders develop a modern, creative, team-centered school where all students and teachers can reach their full potential.
Contents
About the Author
Introduction
Changing America's Schools
About this Book
1. Understanding Leadership
Schools Need True Leaders
Attribute of a Leader
Organizational Expectations
Leadership Styles
What Style of Leader Am I?
Impact of Brain Research on Leadership
Major Points in Chapter 1
2. Linking Leadership to the Brain
Brain Structure and Function
Learning and Retention
Leadership and the Brain
Creativity
Imagery (Visualization)
Major Points in Chapter 2
3. Brain-Compatible Curriculum
Students Expectations About Learning
Deciding What Should Be Learned
Revising Curriculum
Curriculum for Special Needs Students
Integrating Technology into the Classroom
The Pitfalls of Curriculum Change
Major Points in Chapter 3
4. Brain-Compatible Instruction and Assessment
Components of Brain-Compatible Instruction
Assessment
Major Points in Chapter 4
5. Teacher Evaluation
Traditional Models of Teacher Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation for the 21st Century
Designing a Comprehensive Teacher Evaluation Program
Evaluating Principals and District Office Administrators
Major Points in Chapter 5
6. Ethical and Spiritual Leadership
Ethical Leadership
Brain Research and Ethical Behavior
Spiritual Leadership
Major Points in Chapter 6
7. Transforming School Culture
Types of School Culture
Monitoring School Culture
Attitudes and Beliefs About Schooling
Attitudes and Beliefs About Students
Parents and School Culture
Transforming Through Collaboration
Working With Teams
Staff Development
Major Points in Chapter 7
8. Putting It All Together
A Whole-Brained Approach to Leadership
Developing and Retaining Educational Leaders
Major Points in Chapter 8
Glossary
References
Resources
Index
