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“An essential companion to studying leadership and management in the education sector.”
“These cases will stimulate student discussion as they bring the theories to real-life situations.”
“A useful resource which links theory with practice. The case studies help embed this learning.”
“Being a leader is not easy; these case studies enhance the understanding and application of this art and science we call leadership.”
“This book offers an accessible way of developing an understanding of education leadership for students by combining leadership theories and approaches with practical examples.”
“The decision to offer education-specific scenarios will ensure that Northouse’s Leadership: Theory and Practice will be far more relevant to Educational Leadership programs that offer School Administration and Higher Education tracks.”
“Students often struggle with making the connection between theory and practice. Leadership: Case Studies in Education will serve to help both professors and students bridge this gap. The cases are relevant and practical. The questions will not only challenge students to apply theory to problems of practice but they will demonstrate the complexity involved in doing so.”
“This is the ideal companion text to Northouse’s Leadership Theory and Practice as it provides topical case studies specifically addressing leadership in PK-16 educational institutions.”
“A must-read/adopt text, especially for Educational Leadership Graduate programs.”
“Peter Northouse and Marie Lee have produced a valuable resource for those who are teaching and studying Leadership Theories and Behaviors. Leadership Case Studies in Education, the well-written and effective companion book for Northhouse’s leadership text, is a welcomed addition to the field. The scope of case studies provided in each chapter and the focus on both K- 12 education as well as higher education contexts provides a unique opportunity to tailor selections to meet the needs and interests of students.”
“[Peter Northouse and Marie Lee] bring classical leadership theory to life and shows how it is applicable to today’s challenges.”
“Excellent and current cases in higher education which highlight a leadership theory.”
“I think this book would be a perfect companion to Leadership: Theory and Practice and my class. Students often mention to me how much they appreciate the scenarios and cases we discuss in class and I sometimes struggle to identify cases that clearly demonstrate specific leadership approaches…this book takes care of that for me.”
“Leadership Case Studies in Education provides students an opportunity to “dive deep” within the salient leadership theories and practices. Students are able to articulate a reasoned response that makes a direct connection between theory and practice. This is a must-read for students and instructors in the field of education.”
“Relevant application to educational leadership. A must have resource.”
An engaging text that provides a number of case-studies around leadership studies. A very handy resource for busy lecturers to refer to when setting up learning activities for their Masters students.
Excellent thought provoking cases in leadership. It is used as a supplement to Northouse's Leadership textbook.