Adaption and Innovation in Curriculum Leadership: Toward More Individualized Coaching and Mentoring for Instructional Leader Resiliency

• In Event: New Directions in Leadership Preparation and Development

Abstract

This study uses A-I (Adaption-Innovation) theory to suggest individualized instructional coaching for instructional leaders. Meeting all students where they are and following policy guidelines has become increasingly difficult in the face of policies that actively limit certain conversations, particularly race and sexual identity. Teachers and curriculum leaders face complex problems when designing and implementing curricula. A-I theory provides a framework to study how different types of minds (more innovative or adaptive) go about this process and may suggest clues for individualizing mentoring toward resilience in an environment where the pursuit of truth is challenging. Qualitative Phenomenographical methods are highlighted, and the results suggest a nuanced connection between problem-solving style and motivation. Implications for coaching and mentoring are discussed.

Authors

• Nicholas A. Clegorne, Kennesaw State University
  Presenting Author

• Albert M. Jimenez, Kennesaw State University
  Presenting Author