Educational Leadership Model Paper
An Analysis of Leadership Models and their Influence on Educational Leadership
Pamela Le
University of Phoenix
An Analysis of Leadership Models Although there is no conclusive, comprehensive definition of leadership, there has been advances in researching leadership theories that have been uncovered and carried out over the last 200 years. In the late 1800s, the trait theory permeated the leadership theory. The World War era saw the beginning of the contingency/situation leadership theories of Fiedler, Vroom-Yetton, and Hersey-Blanchard. In the 1950s, the research turned toward behavioral leadership theories. Many researchers started to use rating skills and conduct interviews to identify the specific behaviors …show more content…
A principal would collaborate with teachers in the areas of curriculum development and instructional practices. The principal also would have a shared vision for the school and collaborate with staff and students to build an effective school culture. The principal would practice transactional leadership when he or she are overseeing the daily operations of the school. The principal would be enforcing policies, procedures, and rules of the school. The principal would reward teachers for accomplishing their goals and discipline teachers who do not live up to his or her standards. Although most would think of a principal as a transformational leader, there are times when a principal also has to be a transactional leader to accomplish goals, increase student achievement, and have a safe and effective school for both staff and …show more content…
(1993). Understanding the principalship: Metaphorical themes,1920’s-1990’s. In (). New York: Teachers College Press.
Chemers, M. M. (1995). Contemporary leadership theory. In J. T. Wren, The leadership comapanion: Insights on leadership through the ages (pp. 83-99). New York: The Free Press.
Clawson, J. G. (2006). Level three leadership; Getting below the service. (3rd ed.). In (Ed.), Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Couto, R. A. (2002). Dear publis: Reflections on the founding fathers and charismatic leadership. In B. J. Avolio, & F. J. Yammarino, Transformational and charismatic leadership: The road ahead (pp. 95-108). Oxford: Elsevier Science.
Hallinger, P. (1992). The evolving role of the American principals: From managerial to instructional to transformational leaders. []. Journal of Educational Administration, 30(), 35-48. Retrieved from EBSCOhost
Kafka, J. (2009). The principalship in historical perspective [Journal]. Peabody Journal of Education, 84, 318-330. doi: 10.1080/01619560902973506
Nadler, D. A., & Tushman, M. L. (1995). Beyond the charismaticl leader: Leadership and organizational change. In J. T. Wren, The Leadership Companion : Insights on leadership through the ages (pp. 108-113). New York: The Free
Pamela Le
University of Phoenix
An Analysis of Leadership Models Although there is no conclusive, comprehensive definition of leadership, there has been advances in researching leadership theories that have been uncovered and carried out over the last 200 years. In the late 1800s, the trait theory permeated the leadership theory. The World War era saw the beginning of the contingency/situation leadership theories of Fiedler, Vroom-Yetton, and Hersey-Blanchard. In the 1950s, the research turned toward behavioral leadership theories. Many researchers started to use rating skills and conduct interviews to identify the specific behaviors …show more content…
A principal would collaborate with teachers in the areas of curriculum development and instructional practices. The principal also would have a shared vision for the school and collaborate with staff and students to build an effective school culture. The principal would practice transactional leadership when he or she are overseeing the daily operations of the school. The principal would be enforcing policies, procedures, and rules of the school. The principal would reward teachers for accomplishing their goals and discipline teachers who do not live up to his or her standards. Although most would think of a principal as a transformational leader, there are times when a principal also has to be a transactional leader to accomplish goals, increase student achievement, and have a safe and effective school for both staff and …show more content…
(1993). Understanding the principalship: Metaphorical themes,1920’s-1990’s. In (). New York: Teachers College Press.
Chemers, M. M. (1995). Contemporary leadership theory. In J. T. Wren, The leadership comapanion: Insights on leadership through the ages (pp. 83-99). New York: The Free Press.
Clawson, J. G. (2006). Level three leadership; Getting below the service. (3rd ed.). In (Ed.), Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Couto, R. A. (2002). Dear publis: Reflections on the founding fathers and charismatic leadership. In B. J. Avolio, & F. J. Yammarino, Transformational and charismatic leadership: The road ahead (pp. 95-108). Oxford: Elsevier Science.
Hallinger, P. (1992). The evolving role of the American principals: From managerial to instructional to transformational leaders. []. Journal of Educational Administration, 30(), 35-48. Retrieved from EBSCOhost
Kafka, J. (2009). The principalship in historical perspective [Journal]. Peabody Journal of Education, 84, 318-330. doi: 10.1080/01619560902973506
Nadler, D. A., & Tushman, M. L. (1995). Beyond the charismaticl leader: Leadership and organizational change. In J. T. Wren, The Leadership Companion : Insights on leadership through the ages (pp. 108-113). New York: The Free