In an age of accountability and transparency, headteachers are held responsible for everything from results tschool finances Because of this increased accountability, school leaders must regularly confront difficult ethical dilemmas
Ethical Leadership in Schools teaches headteachers and aspiring headteachers the concepts that inform ethical choices in leadership roles Using brief vignettes, Kenneth A Strike explores common situations that headteachers are likely tencounter and presents questions and issues thelp them determine the ethical path This invaluable resource clearly explains complex ideas in an accessible, well-illustrated manner
Thelp resolve the dilemmas that challenge every school leader, this book will:
- Guide readers through the process of making ethical decisions
- Link ethics tissues of accountability
- Provide scenarios that reflect the difficult choices facing principals
- Supply the tools tcreate ethical advice in varied contexts
- Examine the central principles of fair cooperation
The study of ethics should emphasize what makes a school a good educational community By creating communities that are competent and caring, school leaders will be able tmaximize their resources and meet the growing demands of accountability
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