The role of principal takes on different meanings as the responsibilities change based on the individual. A principal as a manager may be satisfied maintaining the school building’s operations. In this role, the principal ensures the school is safe, teachers are teaching, and students are learning. However, the role of the leader is who facilitates the change, shares in the decision making governance of the school, and seeks to transform the school’s dynamics to bolster student achievement.
For this assignment, write an editorial piece for a trade publication describing the difference between leadership and management in the educational setting. The editorial should emphasize how the two notions are different but similar. Based on the readings and your additional research, your submitted editorial should clearly articulate the following:
Explain the qualities and attributes of an educational leader.
Articulate the qualities/attributes of an educational manager.
Describe your views on an educational leader being an educational manager, using examples where appropriate.
Share how management is an essential attribute of operating a school building effectively.
Discuss how being an educational leader and being a school manager are interrelated yet different.
Explain the ways that the roles of manager and leader blend into the role of the principal.
Determine if someone can be an innovator as a principal and also an innovator as a manager.
Feel free to include images, charts, graphics, or other visual aids to enhance your editorial.
Length: 3-5 pages, not including title or reference pages. Feel free to include images, charts, graphics, or other visual aids to enhance your editorial.
References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources
Your editorial should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.
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