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A Circle of Empowerment: Women, Education, and Leadership
Contributor(s): Irwin, Rita L. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0791424421     ISBN-13: 9780791424421
Publisher: State University of New York Press
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 1995
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Annotation: 'A Circle of Empowerment' describes two studies. The first is a single case study which interprets the practical knowledge of an exemplary fine arts supervisor. The second and extended study describes the supervisor's influence on the practical knowledge of the consultants and specialists with whom she worked.
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BISAC Categories:
- Art | Reference
- Art | Study & Teaching
- Social Science | Women's Studies
Dewey: 700.68
LCCN: 94-21387
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.94" W x 9.03" L (0.63 lbs) 206 pages
Themes:
- Sex & Gender - Feminine
 
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A Circle of Empowerment describes two studies. The first is a single case study which interprets the practical knowledge of an exemplary fine arts supervisor. An analysis of ethnographic data portrays the supervisor's practical knowledge as constructed around a dialectical orientation between two constructs or landscapes of imagery: the empowerment and power of teachers, and bureaucratic power and control of administration

The second and extended study describes the supervisor's influence on the practical knowledge of the consultants and specialists with whom she worked. Through in-depth interviews with five women, it became apparent that feminist principles were emerging. The supervisor's transformational and charismatic leadership style was characterized through four dimensions: visionary qualities, communicating a vision, creating trust and commitment, and empowering others. These dimensions propelled the supervisor's commitment to teach leadership through mentoring.

The results of these studies suggest that consultants and supervisors develop a unique form of practical knowledge geared to the political context of curriculum reform, and the practical knowledge of consultants and supervisors may influence the practical knowledge of teachers, specialists, and consultants. The studies suggest reconstructing leadership in favor of a role that is dedicated to commitment, caring, and collaboration within the circle of empowerment.
 
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