The Leadership Brain

About the Author Introduction Changing America's Schools About this Book 1. Understanding Leadership Schools Need True Leaders Attribute of a Leader Organizational Expectations Leadership Styles What Style of Leader Am I? Impact of Brain Research on Leadership Major Points in Chapter 1 2. Linking Leadership to the Brain Brain Structure and Function Learning and Retention Leadership and the Brain Creativity Imagery (Visualization) Major Points in Chapter 2 3. Brain-Compatible Curriculum Students Expectations About Learning Deciding What Should Be Learned Revising Curriculum Curriculum for Special Needs Students Integrating Technology into the Classroom The Pitfalls of Curriculum Change Major Points in Chapter 3 4. Brain-Compatible Instruction and Assessment Components of Brain-Compatible Instruction Assessment Major Points in Chapter 4 5. Teacher Evaluation Traditional Models of Teacher Evaluation Teacher Evaluation for the 21st Century Designing a Comprehensive Teacher Evaluation Program Evaluating Principals and District Office Administrators Major Points in Chapter 5 6. Ethical and Spiritual Leadership Ethical Leadership Brain Research and Ethical Behavior Spiritual Leadership Major Points in Chapter 6 7. Transforming School Culture Types of School Culture Monitoring School Culture Attitudes and Beliefs About Schooling Attitudes and Beliefs About Students Parents and School Culture Transforming Through Collaboration Working With Teams Staff Development Major Points in Chapter 7 8. Putting It All Together A Whole-Brained Approach to Leadership Developing and Retaining Educational Leaders Major Points in Chapter 8 Glossary References Resources Index