Charles L. Lowery – författare

This book shows how critical theory can help school leaders and administrators to prepare students for the ever-changing political, cultural, economic, and societal conditions of the world. The contributors use ideas from critical theorists including Adorno, Fromm, Marcuse and Habermas and connect them with contemporary theories and debates in educational leadership from moral education to criticaltheories on race, to culturally relevant practice.Educational Leadership and Critical Theory challenges the misconceptions of many present-day educators about the analytical lens offered by the Frankfurt School theorists which is often dismissed by policymakers and practitioners. Written by leading scholars based in the UK, USA, and Canada, the contributors emphasize and explain the importance of educational aesthetics, dialectics, education and civilization, the structural transformation of education’s place in the public sphere, and education as revolution and enlightenment.

This book shows how critical theory can help school leaders and administrators to prepare students for the ever-changing political, cultural, economic, and societal conditions of the world. The contributors use ideas from critical theorists including Adorno, Fromm, Marcuse and Habermas and connect them with contemporary theories and debates in educational leadership from moral education to criticaltheories on race, to culturally relevant practice.Educational Leadership and Critical Theory challenges the misconceptions of many present-day educators about the analytical lens offered by the Frankfurt School theorists which is often dismissed by policymakers and practitioners. Written by leading scholars based in the UK, USA, and Canada, the contributors emphasize and explain the importance of educational aesthetics, dialectics, education and civilization, the structural transformation of education''s place in the public sphere, and education as revolution and enlightenment.

This book shows how critical theory can help school leaders and administrators to prepare students for the ever-changing political, cultural, economic, and societal conditions of the world. The contributors use ideas from critical theorists including Adorno, Fromm, Marcuse and Habermas and connect them with contemporary theories and debates in educational leadership from moral education to criticaltheories on race, to culturally relevant practice.Educational Leadership and Critical Theory challenges the misconceptions of many present-day educators about the analytical lens offered by the Frankfurt School theorists which is often dismissed by policymakers and practitioners. Written by leading scholars based in the UK, USA, and Canada, the contributors emphasize and explain the importance of educational aesthetics, dialectics, education and civilization, the structural transformation of education''s place in the public sphere, and education as revolution and enlightenment.

This book shows how critical theory can help school leaders and administrators to prepare students for the ever-changing political, cultural, economic, and societal conditions of the world. The contributors use ideas from critical theorists including Adorno, Fromm, Marcuse and Habermas and connect them with contemporary theories and debates in educational leadership from moral education to criticaltheories on race, to culturally relevant practice.Educational Leadership and Critical Theory challenges the misconceptions of many present-day educators about the analytical lens offered by the Frankfurt School theorists which is often dismissed by policymakers and practitioners. Written by leading scholars based in the UK, USA, and Canada, the contributors emphasize and explain the importance of educational aesthetics, dialectics, education and civilization, the structural transformation of education’s place in the public sphere, and education as revolution and enlightenment.

This collection critically explores the crucial intersection between educational leadership and political literacy. By examining case studies, theoretical frameworks, and practical strategies, it elucidates how cultivating political literacy among educational leaders enhances governance and resource allocation within schools and serves as a catalyst for fostering an informed, engaged citizenry.Answering the pressing need for school leaders to develop a deep understanding of political processes and structures, this practically orientated book will equip them with the skills necessary to navigate complex decision-making scenarios. Taking a holistic approach, the essays in this volume extend the notion of the politics of schooling beyond traditional notions of educational leadership and encompass broader societal implications. They consider civic engagement and critical thinking throughout the educational ecosystem, from educational leaders to teachers and students; and how politics at local and national levels influences school-level decision-making and policy. Four sections will cover theoretical foundations; studies of political literacy in practice; tools and strategies for political literacy; and future orientations. Exploring a range of contexts from urban, suburban and rural schools, and with contributions from leading scholars and practitioners in the field, this volume will offer invaluable insights and actionable recommendations for educators, policymakers, and anyone invested in promoting democratic participation and social justice within educational contexts. Educational Leadership and Political Literacy is essential reading for those seeking to be empowered as school leaders to cultivate the educational conditions that can foster an informed citizenry capable of addressing the complex political challenges of our time.

Is reality created by the way individuals interpret and bring meaning to their experiences and thoughts of others past and present? Or does it consist of parallel perceptions of experiences with the individuals in control forcing their reality on others? This book answers these questions from multiple perspectives.

In the last twenty-five years there has been a great deal of scholarship about John Dewey’s work, as well as continued appraisal of his relevance for our time, especially in his contributions to pragmatism and progressivism in teaching, learning, and school learning. The Handbook of Dewey’s Educational Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive, accessible, richly theoretical yet practical guide to the educational theories, ideals, and pragmatic implications of the work of John Dewey, America’s preeminent philosopher of education. Edited by a multidisciplinary team with a wide range of perspectives and experience, this volume will serve as a state-of-the-art reference to the hugely consequential implications of Dewey’s work for education and schooling in the 21st century. Organized around a series of concentric circles ranging from the purposes of education to appropriate policies, principles of schooling at the organizational and administrative level, and pedagogical practice in Deweyan classrooms, the chapters will connect Dewey’s theoretical ideas to their pragmatic implications.