An irrefutable combo!
ISBN : 9782897995812
Year of publication : 2024
Nombre de pages : 228
Langue : Anglais#French</trp-gettext#!trpEnglish#
In the 21st century, education has been subject to constant change, shaped by technology, complex socio-economic issues and a quest for innovation. At the heart of this transformation is the essential role of school leaders. They lead these establishments through the challenges of change, diversity and innovation, requiring a clear vision and an informed strategy. Principals anticipate trends, assess social needs and guide their schools towards academic excellence and comprehensive student development. They play a crucial role in creating educational environments conducive to success, encouraging pedagogical creativity and supporting continuous innovation. The 21st century has brought increasing complexity, from diverse pedagogical approaches to inclusion. Managers face challenges such as cultural diversity, technological integration and the creation of inclusive environments. Shared leadership, ongoing teacher training and the integration of technology are essential to fostering student success. In addition, schools are integrated into the community, requiring collaboration with parents and businesses to meet local needs. In the face of automation and artificial intelligence, principals must redefine essential skills, such as critical thinking and collaboration, to prepare students for a changing world. Ultimately, principals play a key role in educational transformation by fostering inclusion, managing complexity and preparing students for the future, helping to shape a better educational environment!
France Gravelle holds a doctorate in social sciences, specializing in education, from the Université de Paris-Est, a master's degree in education and a graduate diploma in school administration. A full professor-researcher in the Department of Education and Pedagogy at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), she previously held the position of Visiting Professor in Leadership, Evaluation, Programs and Educational Policy in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa, as well as that of Director of the Centre de pédagogie universitaire at the same university. A specialist in education management and new governance, she is also interested in issues relating to the management of digital implementation, online and hybrid education, higher education management and the well-being of school administrators. She is also an associate professor at the Institut des sciences, des technologies et des études avancées d'Haïti (ISTEAH), an associate researcher at the Centre de recherche interuniversitaire sur la formation et la profession enseignante (CRIFPE), and an associate researcher at the Centre de transfert pour la réussite éducative du Québec (CTREQ), member of the Groupe de recherche interrégional sur l'organisation du travail des directions d'établissement d'enseignement du Québec (GRIDE), of the Board of Directors of the Association pour le développement de l'enseignement et de la recherche en administration de l'éducation (ADERAE), the Board of Directors of the Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance (REFAD), the Board of Directors of AUPTIC-Éducation, the Board of Directors of the Association Internationale de Pédagogie Universitaire (AIPU), the steering committee of the Communauté pour l'Innovation et la Recherche sur les Technologies dans l'Enseignement/Apprentissage (CIRTA), the Réseau de recherches sur le numérique de l'UQAM, the Observatoire du numérique en éducation (ONE) and the Association Francophone Internationale de Recherche Scientifique en Éducation (AFIRSE). Since 2018, she has been collaborating with the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec (MEQ) to foster the development of pedagonumérique leadership among school principals and school managers. She recently developed a self-supporting training course entitled "Gestion et leadership pédagonumérique" (https://gestionleadershippedagonumerique.uqam.ca/). Prior to working in academia, she held various positions as a school principal at primary, secondary, college and university levels. You can view her professional profile at https://professeurs.uqam.ca/professeur/gravelle.france/ and visit her website at www.francegravelle.ca.
