Pragmatic Adaptive Leadership

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Tools for Guiding in Complex Educational Systems

By JohnPaul Kennedy and Deborah Devis and Samuel Fowler and Simon Leonard

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There is growing interest in complexity across diverse areas of social and governance theory. This book explores the authors' own approach to educational innovation and leadership, which recognises the learner as a complex and evolving system comprising cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural 'sub-systems'. Pragmatic Adaptive Leadership delves... Read More

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Pragmatic Adaptive Leadership delves into how these components interact and adapt, offering insightful perspectives into education as a dynamic field. The authors provide practical strategies to foster adaptive capacities in both educators and learners, emphasising the importance of flexibility and responsiveness in leadership roles.

By acknowledging the complexity and interconnectivity of the learning process, Pragmatic Adaptive Leadership advocates for a holistic approach to education reform. The book aims to equip leaders with the tools to nurture environments where innovation and adaptability are at the forefront of educational practices.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447376972

Publisher: Bristol University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Policy Press

Illustration: Not illustrated

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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Deborah Devis Education & Reference JohnPaul Kennedy Non-Fiction Samuel Fowler Simon Leonard

About the Author

Simon N. Leonard is Professor of the Learning Sciences at Adelaide University. An experienced educational designer and leader, his research focusses on sustainable research informed school improvement.

Samuel Fowler is Lecturer at Adelaide University. He researches psychological aspects of learning, including motivation and self-regulated learning, to develop authentic learning experiences and strengthen teachers’ pedagogical reasoning.

JohnPaul Kennedy is Senior Lecturer at Adelaide University. He researches students' attitudes towards learning and leads the development of light-touch measurement tools to facilitate data-informed educational change.

Deborah Devis is Research Fellow and educational designer at Adelaide University. She researches impactful educational change methodologies through systems and complexity thinking.