ISBN : 9782897996475
Year of publication : 2024
Nombre de pages : 154
Langue : #!trpst#trp-gettext data-trpgettextoriginal=5211#!trpAnglais#French#!trpst#/trp-gettext#!trpAnglais#
Since the beginning of the 21st century, the educational sector has undergone constant transformation, shaped by technological advances, complex social and economic issues, and a continuous pursuit of innovation. School administrators and leadership teams play crucial roles in this evolution, guiding schools through the challenges of change, diversity, and innovation, while requiring a clear vision and an informed strategy.
In this ever-changing world, these educational leaders must anticipate shifts in pedagogy, assess the needs of society, and steer schools toward educational excellence. They foster an educational environment conducive to success by encouraging pedagogical creativity and promoting a culture of continuous learning among teachers and school staff.
The growing complexity of education—ranging from diverse pedagogical approaches to diversity and inclusion—requires tailored responses from school administrators and leadership staff. Inclusion has become a cornerstone of modern education, requiring the creation of learning environments where every student feels valued and supported.
Shared leadership, combined with ongoing training for teachers and administrative staff, is essential to addressing these challenges. School administrators and leadership teams must also be technological visionaries, integrating digital tools into teaching while maintaining the importance of human interaction.
Finally, these educational leaders must understand local needs and collaborate with the community to ensure a quality education. They must adapt educational programs to equip students with the skills needed for a constantly changing world.
Thus, the roles of school administrators and leadership staff go far beyond mere administrative duties; they shape the future of learning and contribute to a better world. Thanks to their passionate commitment and enlightened leadership, they are “Captains once, Captains always!”
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.
