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Effective Groups: Concepts and Skills to Meet Leadership Challenges (Peabody College Education Leadership Series)
Mark D. Cannon, Peabody College at Vanderbilt University
Brian A. Griffith, Peabody College at Vanderbilt University
James W. Guthrie, Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

ISBN-10: 0205482910
ISBN-13: 9780205482917

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 336 pp
Published: 12/05/2006

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This text in ABL’s new Educational Leadership series from Peabody College, shows students how to develop effective and highly functioning groups that will enhance school effectiveness

 

The text was developed by the leading scholars in educational leadership as part of a series from one of the leading Schools of Education in the world. It has a strong basis in current research, and easy-to-use, intuitive features, and strikes an effective balance between the informational and the pedagogical. It is perfectly suited to courses in education communications, psychology, business, and public administration. The case studies and interactive pedagogy make this a very practical text.

  • Authored by expert scholars as part of a cohesive series developed at one of the leading schools of education in the world. This series will provide readers with a succinct and practical analysis of current Educational Leadership topics.
  • Text includes a wealth of examples, exercises, and activities.
  • Chapters both open and close with case studies, each demonstrating real issues faced by educational administrators today. Throughout the chapters, the authors refer to these cases as the students master successive material.
  • Chapters close with practical Discussion Questions, Group Exercises, and Web site references that can be readily used for assignments and further study.
  • The text includes an extensive Index to assist comprehension and further research.
  • An Instructor’s Manual with resources and test items is available online to adopters by contacting your local representative.
  • A comprehensive Web site offers sample syllabi, readings, practice tests, and URLs for further research and interest.

 1. Introduction to Effective Groups

 

 2. Group Goals and Shared Vision

 

 3. Developing Strategies and Understanding Structure

 

 4. Communication

 

 5. Leadership

 

 6. Power and Influence

 

 7. Problem Solving and Decision Making

 

 8. Creativity and Diversity

 

 9. Managing Conflict

 

10. Team Learning

 

11. Team Development and Training

 

12. Virtual Teams

  • Instructor's Manual
    Guthrie, Cannon & Griffith
    © 2007 | Allyn & Bacon | On-line Supplement; 96 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205516513 | ISBN-13: 9780205516513

    Instructor's Manual
    Guthrie, Cannon & Griffith
    © 2007 | Allyn & Bacon | On-line Supplement;96 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205516513 | ISBN-13: 9780205516513

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    • Instructor's Manual (pdf) (3.3MB | pdf file | Type: Manuals/Guides)
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    Guthrie, Cannon & Griffith
    © 2007 | Allyn & Bacon | On-line Supplement | Instock
    ISBN-10: 020552480X | ISBN-13: 9780205524808

    PowerPoint Presentation
    Guthrie, Cannon & Griffith
    © 2007 | Allyn & Bacon | On-line Supplement | Instock
    ISBN-10: 020552480X | ISBN-13: 9780205524808

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    This text in ABL’s new Educational Leadership series from Peabody College, shows students how to develop effective and highly functioning groups that will enhance school effectiveness

     

    The text was developed by the leading scholars in educational leadership as part of a series from one of the leading Schools of Education in the world. It has a strong basis in current research, and easy-to-use, intuitive features, and strikes an effective balance between the informational and the pedagogical. It is perfectly suited to courses in education communications, psychology, business, and public administration. The case studies and interactive pedagogy make this a very practical text.

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    Cannon, Griffith & Guthrie
    © 2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 336 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205482910 | ISBN-13: 9780205482917
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    © 2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 416 pages | Instock
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    The text was developed by a leading scholar in educational leadership as part of a series from one of the leading schools of education in the world. It has a strong basis in current research, and easy-to-use, intuitive features. It strikes an effective balance between the informational and the pedagogical. It covers trends (both historical and current) in educational leadership. The “Modern” approach of this book explores professional challenges, performance expectations, and operating conditions encountered by contemporary American school leaders. The case studies and interactive pedagogy make this a very practical text.

     

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    © 2008 | Allyn & Bacon | Cloth; 480 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205572146 | ISBN-13: 9780205572144
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    © 2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 272 pages | Instock
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