The Constructivist LeaderSince the publication of the first edition in 1995, "The Constructivist Leader has provided educational leaders at all levels with a conceptual framework for leadership defined as reciprocal, purposeful learning in community. Today, learning communities based on constructivist principles are a major part of the school improvement landscape. The "Second Edition of this best-selling book enables readers to carry this constructivist vision and purpose forward, while effectively implementing standards-based reform, authentic assessment, and constructivist-based accountability. |
Contents
CHAPTER | 1 |
Constructing School ChangeSchool Stories | 127 |
CHAPTER 7 | 163 |
The Preparation of New Constructivist | 204 |
Epilogue by Linda Lambert | 239 |
Appendix | 245 |
| 257 | |
Index | 269 |
About the Authors | 283 |
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