Provided are a review of leadership concepts; the 20-suggestion list by E. Torrance for teachers to facilitate student learning; and a proposed creative problem solving (CPS) model consisting of the following components: facilitator, client, and task (or CPS session). (MC)

Evidence suggests that effective teachers are also effective leaders. Because leaders and teachers perform similar duties, clues for preparing better teachers can be obtained by analyzing the characteristics of effective leadership. (SK)

Describes an exercise that provides a basis for resolving the controversy over which leadership theory is better, the Situational Contingency approach or the one-best-style approach. Thirty-two references are listed. (Author/LLS)

Leadership is conceived of as a sequence of five levels of activity. The levels are analyzed to determine tasks associated with each level and the technologies available to help leaders acquire the necessary proficiencies. (Author/MLF)

The 1979 American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) President, Jan Margolis, discusses the organization's challenges and role. Identifies 1979-80 ASTD goals which cluster in four areas: representation and leadership in the human resource field, professionalism, member and leadership development, and maintaining a healthy organization.…

Compares the relationship between formal preparation for leadership and successful leadership ability, discusses five criteria for leadership, and the responsibilities of educational leaders. (Author/RK)

Wright State University's two-year student leadership program attracts students who are interested in developing a selfless yet influential leadership style characterized by commitment to others. It stresses skills and inner strength and the ability to lead by persuasion, not coercion. A leadership phase follows an initial service phase.…

A study analyzed community mobilization and leadership challenges in Azerbaijan refugee and internally displaced people (IDP) camps. The research determined that there is a lack of capacity to mobilize the community to effective community action and learning. (Contains 21 references.) (Author/JOW)

This framework for research on values-driven leadership is drawn from emotional intelligence, spirituality, and management behavior. It identifies skills for the exercise of values through leadership. The model presents competencies of spiritual, emotional, and relational intelligence and correlates leadership responsibilities and values.…

Examined teachers' perceptions of their leadership development as participants in a Teacher Leader Institute Model of professional development, which is ongoing, discipline centered, and focused on changes in curricular approach and implementation of new standards. Five profiles of teachers' self-development emerged, illustrating the integrated…

Describes the superintendent's role in training members of the school board to lead. (PKP)