Using History to Dream: An Exploratory Study of School Leaders' Historical Consciousness

• In Event: Utilizing Evaluation to Impact Leadership Development

Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is to describe an exploratory study of how educational leaders take on the privilege/burden of historical consciousness. It will describe how, through the exploration of narratives regarding personal change and history, I evaluated the character of the historical thinking presented by educational leaders. The presentation will conclude with implications for the preparation of school leaders and their role in the reflexive development of education in the U.S.

Author

• Curtis Anthony Brewer, The University of Texas - San Antonio