Dale L. Brubaker - Böcker

This book guides students through the process of planning, researching, and writing the final version of theses and dissertations. Five major stages of the process are illustrated with multiple examples from the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, and such allied fields as education, social work, and business administration. The first stage, Preparing the Way, describes problems and alternative solutions in working with faculty advisors and in searching the professional literature. Stage 2 explains how to find good research topics and define them clearly for presentation to faculty advisors.Stage 3 describes problems often encountered in data collection and suggests solutions for those problems. At Stage 4, students learn ways of organizing and interpreting information, including classification schemes, verbal and statistical summaries, and methods of deriving meaning from data. The final stage, Presenting the Finished Product, offers guidelines for thesis and dissertation writing and for publishing the results in such media as books, journal articles, and popular periodicals. Stage 5 also includes a chapter about how students can mount a convincing defense of their work during a faculty committee's final oral examination session.

"This second edition is a must read for educational leaders. Brubaker′s emphasis on ′inner curriculum′ is close to my heart and depicts the spirit of becoming an inspired curriculum leader. Administrators and teachers should read this book at least once a year!"-Deborah Wortham, Director, Department of Professional DevelopmentBaltimore City Public School System, MD"This book touches the soul of the reader who wants to transcend testing."-Lawrence Simon, ProfessorElon University"Revitalizing Curriculum Leadership helped our faculty reexamine assessment and create a productive learning community."-Kirk Gaddy, PrincipalSt. Katharine School, Baltimore, MDThe time has come to rediscover your own authority!When we learn, we learn through our own experiences. So when we teach, how do we incorporate our own invaluable life lessons into a state-mandated curriculum? Dale Brubaker′s Revitalizing Curriculum Leadership provides an innovative and liberating solution to this problem. In this updated resource, Brubaker tells why educators need to move beyond the traditional quest for higher test scores. He offers a framework for teachers to develop an "inner curriculum," in which a person uses his or her own values, passions, and life lessons to enhance an already-established course of study. The author provides guidelines to help teachers take a leadership position in communities. When formula and mandate threaten to dominate educational policy, Brubaker offers an exciting vision of what it means to inspire learning and empower leaders! Revitalizing Curriculum Leadership includes: Six new appendices to help you fashion your own inner curriculum Two new chapters detailing practical methods for developing leadership in teaching and learning communities Self-appraisal inventories designed to develop your own "sense of calling" in your vocation so that you can stay on track Real-life case analyses illustrating each chapter′s key concepts

In the course of a day teachers must be prepared to resolve countless contradictions and make many decisions, necessitating excellent `people skills'. The authors use case studies to help teachers develop these skills and to stimulate teachers to make informed decisions that can have a lasting effect on their professional and personal effectiveness. This book gives teachers the information they need to better understand how schools work and how they can improve the way they function as teachers. The authors describe key variables and operational guidelines for decision making and how teachers can function as creative leaders.

 

This book guides students through the process of planning, researching, and writing the final version of theses and dissertations. Five major stages of the process are illustrated with multiple examples from the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, and such allied fields as education, social work, and business administration. The first stage, Preparing the Way, describes problems and alternative solutions in working with faculty advisors and in searching the professional literature. Stage 2 explains how to find good research topics and define them clearly for presentation to faculty advisors.Stage 3 describes problems often encountered in data collection and suggests solutions for those problems. At Stage 4, students learn ways of organizing and interpreting information, including classification schemes, verbal and statistical summaries, and methods of deriving meaning from data. The final stage, Presenting the Finished Product, offers guidelines for thesis and dissertation writing and for publishing the results in such media as books, journal articles, and popular periodicals. Stage 5 also includes a chapter about how students can mount a convincing defense of their work during a faculty committee's final oral examination session.

Being aware of thesis and dissertation pitfalls can help the graduate student make efficient use of resources available to him or her and bring precision to research and writing of that important project. The authors present 61 cases cast as an envisioned conversation between a student and a professor whom the student consults about a problem.The cases are presented within ten chapters that proceed through a sequence of typical stages in the production of a thesis or dissertation. Chapter titles include Choosing and Defining a Research Topic, Searching the Professional Literature, Developing a Proposal, Getting Help, Devising Data-Collection Procedures, Organizing the Collected Information, Interpreting the Results, Writing the Report, Defending the Finished Product, and Publishing the Study.

"As a former practitioner, I value practical ideas that work. This book captures the essence of how leaders must look inside themselves and then act on the courage of their convictions to stay the course." Jerry Patterson, Professor of Leadership Studies University of Alabama at Birmingham "The personal anecdotes and self assessments will prepare you for future challenges in a leadership role. If leadership is a journey, this book will assist your first steps." David Mosrie, Chief Executive Officer Florida Association of District School Superintendents "Today′s schools certainly require competent leaders, and Brubaker and Coble′s ideas about competence are evocative of leadership abilities and skills necessary to lead organizations in ways that contribute to their viability and growth." Linton Deck, Chair, Department of Educational Leadership State University of West Georgia "This work is another example of Brubaker and Coble′s insight. It will be of tremendous benefit to all who want to expand their understanding of their own leadership power." Dick Maxwell, Executive Director Buckeye Association of School Administrators Become the leader you were meant to be! The best leaders are visionaries-individuals who possess a strong sense of purpose that inspires and motivates others. In The Hidden Leader, Dale L. Brubaker and Larry D. Coble offer practical tools and insights designed to help you access the power of your personal vision and translate it into truly dynamic leadership. This exciting new guide to becoming an authentic leader is essential for new leaders who wish to be effective from day one, and for seasoned leaders who seek personal and professional revitalization. As you begin the process of self-assessment and take responsibility for your own professional development as a leader, you will discover how you can motivate others in your organization to do the same. The Hidden Leader includes: Powerful essays about highly successful leaders, designed to stimulate thought and discussion Practical activities and exercises illustrating techniques to help leaders engage themselves and others Encouraging tips for leading-from large audiences to small meetings Helpful tools to assist the reader in identifying leadership talents in oneself and others Energize your organization by actualizing the potential within yourself and others!

"Future generations of educational leaders will be in debt to Brubaker . . . The book is realistic, clear, and sensitive to the needs of practitioners on the firing line." —Lawrence Simon, ProfessorElon University   Discover the attitudes, behaviors, and skills that will help you become a more dynamic communicator in any situation!Why do some educators have the ability to inspire while others barely hold the attention of staff, parents, or seminar participants? How should you present ideas to ensure the most success in effecting change? Discover the oft-overlooked but critical civilities of leadership that will give you a distinct edge. Using vignettes and thought-provoking exercises, Brubaker illustrates the rituals, attitudes, and skills successful leaders exhibit, allowing them to make meaningful connections with audiences and foster positive and productive school cultures.The Charismatic Leader offers sage advice for getting the most out of every interaction, whether a one-on-one conversation, interview, or presentation to a large group. Beginning with the "table manners of leadership," Brubaker pinpoints essential skills that promote the effective exchange of information and better relationships including:

Listening carefully to absorb details and discover hidden messages Focusing on the task at hand to choose the most appropriate communication strategy Preparing and rehearsing for flawless personal presentation Team building using techniques that foster collaboration and motivation

Make every interaction count—and build ties that will make a positive and lasting difference in your organization!

"This second edition is moving, realistic, and candid. New chapters on how to negotiate accountability pressures and the seasons of an educational leader's life are excellent. Every would-be and present administrator would benefit from reading this book."-Seymour B. Sarason, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Yale UniversityIdentify and prevent potential career derailment!School leaders deal with pressures, pitfalls, and opportunities every day. The authors maintain that creative leaders can keep schools moving in the right direction by reflecting on their natural talents and maximizing the strengths of their staff.This completely updated guide helps you assess your role as an administrator, shows how you might sabotage your prospects for promotion or retention, and provides strategies to remedy the situation. Two new chapters address the political realities of the No Child Left Behind Act and answer these queries:

What causes an educational leader to derail?What are potential accountability and high-stakes testing derailment factors?What skills are most important for improving data-driven decision making, student achievement, and test results?

This new edition will help you start, or keep, your forward momentum and get you closer to your ideal job.

"This text moves beyond simplistic ′procedures to follow′ to in-depth discussions of stages in the research process, providing strong reference points and examples for students embarking on the disciplined inquiry of thesis and dissertation research. A valuable text for proposal writing classes, faculty members who direct dissertations and theses, and students throughout the research process."—Betty J. Alford, Chair of Secondary Education and Educational LeadershipStephen F. Austin State University"Graduate students will be in debt to professors Thomas and Brubaker for providing a long-overdue guide to the rite of passage known as theses and dissertations. This book is realistic, clear, and refreshingly sensitive to what students need to know."—Seymour B. Sarason, Professor of Psychology EmeritusYale UniversityTake the anxiety out of preparing your thesis or dissertation!This revised classic helps graduate students approach the thesis or dissertation writing process with confidence, offering updated references and new information on Internet searches, narrative summaries, plagiarism, and Internet publishing options. The authors help readers stay on track by providing checklists and multiple examples as they progress through five critical stages:PreparationSelecting research topics Collecting and organizing information Interpreting the resultsThe final presentationWith thorough guidelines for evaluating research options, this indispensable resource helps make the writing process a satisfying and rewarding one!

"This text moves beyond simplistic ′procedures to follow′ to in-depth discussions of stages in the research process, providing strong reference points and examples for students embarking on the disciplined inquiry of thesis and dissertation research. A valuable text for proposal writing classes, faculty members who direct dissertations and theses, and students throughout the research process."—Betty J. Alford, Chair of Secondary Education and Educational LeadershipStephen F. Austin State University"Graduate students will be in debt to professors Thomas and Brubaker for providing a long-overdue guide to the rite of passage known as theses and dissertations. This book is realistic, clear, and refreshingly sensitive to what students need to know."—Seymour B. Sarason, Professor of Psychology EmeritusYale UniversityTake the anxiety out of preparing your thesis or dissertation!This revised classic helps graduate students approach the thesis or dissertation writing process with confidence, offering updated references and new information on Internet searches, narrative summaries, plagiarism, and Internet publishing options. The authors help readers stay on track by providing checklists and multiple examples as they progress through five critical stages:PreparationSelecting research topics Collecting and organizing information Interpreting the resultsThe final presentationWith thorough guidelines for evaluating research options, this indispensable resource helps make the writing process a satisfying and rewarding one!