A discourse on women’s leadership within science education has, until now, been largely invisible in book form. This, therefore, is the first book to address women’s leadership within science education.
The book embraces relational ways of knowing as a foundation for leadership and takes courageous steps by exposing our innermost tensions, dilemmas, and feelings about leadership, making them available to others. The power/promise of feminine approaches to transform traditional leadership cultures is also addressed.
The authors believe that anyone can lead, regardless of position, title, years of experience or age. They also believe that each of us has a responsibility to provide some leadership and direction for the shared endeavours of which we are part.
The purpose of the book is to inspire and guide educators and academics in K-16 science education, as well as individuals in other professions, as their leadership skills develop. The leadership activities provided offer guidance and/or concrete ways to delve into issues of leadership.
Author(s): Janice Koch (auth.), Katherine C. Wieseman, Molly H. Weinburgh (eds.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 254
Tags: Administration, Organization and Leadership; Science Education; Higher Education; Teaching and Teacher Education
Front Matter....Pages I-XV
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Opening....Pages 1-3
Introduction: Seeds Germinating and Growing....Pages 5-14
Front Matter....Pages 15-15
Enculturation into Science Education: Comparing Pathways and Dilemmas....Pages 17-31
Front Matter....Pages 33-33
Choosing a Teaching University: A Change in Identity?....Pages 35-46
Making Lemonade from Lemons: A Road to Leadership for Women in Science Education....Pages 47-61
Women’s Ways of Leading: Navigating Gender Issues in the World of Science....Pages 63-77
Front Matter....Pages 79-79
Resolving Issues of Cultural Discontinuity in Co-facilitation of Professional Development Activities....Pages 81-94
Developing Leadership through Cultural Understanding in an Urban Science Community of Practice....Pages 95-109
Wither Thou Goest: The Trailing Spouse or Commuter Marriage Dilemma....Pages 111-123
Front Matter....Pages 125-125
Emerging Leadership Through Experiences in Unfamiliar Academic Waters: Researching Invisible Truths....Pages 127-140
Teaching Elementary School Science: The Road Less Traveled....Pages 141-153
Laying the Ladder Down: Egalitarian Leadership....Pages 155-166
Building Leadership Capacity by Nurturing Community....Pages 167-181
I Don’t Want to be a Principal! I Want to be a Teacher Leader!....Pages 183-194
Front Matter....Pages 195-195
A Beginning Teacher’s Reflection: I’m a Teacher, but Is Teaching Alone Good Enough for Me?....Pages 197-208
Teaching in a Rural Community, Where Roots Grow Strong and Risks are a Daily Occurrence....Pages 209-219
Epilogue: Seeds in Want of Your Watering to Germinate, Grow, Flower, Fruit, and Seed....Pages 221-236
Closing: The Cycle is Complete, But Can It Begin Again?....Pages 237-240
Back Matter....Pages 241-254
