A Deeper Look Into Next Generation Active Learning Designs for Educational Leader Preparation

Although active learning designs are recognized as elemental to stronger learning designs, there is limited literature on active learning pedagogical approaches for use in educational leader preparation. This article names problem- and case-based learning, simulations, and action research as “first generation” active learning pedagogical approaches and previews a set of “next generation” active learning pedagogical approaches that are the focus of and explored more deeply in this Special Issue.

Kyai's Leadership Behavior in Caring for Islamic Boarding Schools

The Kiai's behavior in carrying out his leadership prioritizes usefulness and full of affection as well as tolerance to others. The behavior of the next generation of scholars uses deliberation in solving problems. The charism of the Kiai is characteristic and is passed on to his successors. The Kiai's behavior that prioritizes the usefulness is in accordance with the behavior of human relations oriented. To become a leader, preparation is needed starting from yourself later, family and continuing to the community. In essence, a Kiai must be able to show that he has more devotion and is able to implement khoirun nas anfa'uhum linnas. Initially, the cleric was the center of the leadership of the Tebuireng and Hidayatul Mubtadi-ien Islamic boarding schools with charismatic, then the Kiai's leadership in Islamic boarding schools shifted to managerial and situational leadership where the Kiai asked for input from the boarding school officials but the Kiai remained the spiritual leaders of the santri and society.

Judgment and the Preparation of Educational Leaders

Should the topic of judgment have a place in the preparation and development of school leaders? This question serves as the focus for an examination of the nature of judgment and obstacles to good judgment. Judgment is defined as the ability to arrive at and make a choice when faced with incomplete information, uncertain conditions, and/or competing goals and values. The article argues that judgment and the related topics of decision making and problem solving are critical components of leader preparation. Suggestions are offered concerning judgment-related curriculum content and how it can be taught in pre-service and in-service settings.

A Systematic Review of Research on the Use of Problem-Based Learning in the Preparation and Development of School Leaders

Problem: Problem-based learning (PBL) was introduced into the parlance of educational leadership and management almost 30 years ago. During the ensuing decades, a global community of professors, doctoral students, and curriculum designers has built upon early models with the goal of increasing the impact of school leadership preparation. This systematic review of the literature addressed three questions: (1) What is the scope and composition of the literature on PBL in educational leadership preparation and development? (2) What have we learned about the implementation and effects of PBL in educational leadership? (3) What directions should future research take in this domain? Method: For the review, we employed quantitative analysis and critical synthesis of 73 sources on the use of PBL in school leadership preparation and development published between 1989 and 2016. Findings: The literature on problem-based leadership preparation in education consisted primarily of descriptive studies of how PBL has been used in individual programs and courses. Progress was identified in terms of developing suitable learning strategies and curriculum designs for educational leadership programs. However, when compared with the literature on PBL in other professional fields, the research literature in this domain remains immature. Significance: This is the first published review of research on the use of PBL in school leader preparation and development. Implications: The authors highlight a need for more rigorous empirical research not only on PBL but also other innovative approaches to leader preparation in education.