I believe that it takes all of the variables in the Trustworthy Leadership matrix to elicit change in a school. As we have all mentioned, trust seem to be the common factor necessary for change. Therefore, I would build my research study around this variable and how it interacts with the functions of leadership and the constituencies of the schools. The study would be both qualitative (interviews, observations, surveys, etc.) and quantitative (test scores, etc.).
I would choose moral leadership as the framework through which to examine school change. "Leadership that counts, in the end, is the kind that touches people differently. It taps their emotions, appeals to their values, and responds to their connections with other people. It is a morally based leadership..." (Sergiovanni, p. 76). The facets of trust in the matrix relates to all the functions of leadership as well as all the constituencies of the school. There are many forms of leadership. Moral leadership if not the only form that creates a shift in schools. However, I think it is the one that is most in line with the 3 components of leadership outlined in the matrix.
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Cheryl -
ReplyDeleteI agree completely with using moral leadership as a framework. My sense is a moral framework and trust goes hand in hand. From my personal beliefs the moral framework is the only way to go. Your study approach makes sense to me (mixed methods). I would very much like to see how you would place your results on the Trustworthy Trust Matrix. I just can’t visualize this right now! The matrix looks great to me regarding the intertwined three dimensions. They are all tied together. I just can’t see how to plot the data.
Trust is so key to people who are in leadership. I really like the Sergiovannie quote you brought up. I think it really supports the point you're trying to make very well.
ReplyDeleteCheryl, moral leadership is definitely one way to go. I also considered servant leadership. According to Jossey-Bass, one of the responsibilities of leadership is to give a sense of direction, to establish and overarching purpose. Trust has to be established before one provides a purpose. Those being led must have confidence in the leader. This leadership style is useful when parents and teachers are not able to define their own needs. With this one however, it the text did mention that it is important for those being led to come to a purpose themselves. I believe this is important to help establish ownership of purpose.
ReplyDeleteYeah, what Seth said!
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