1st Edition
Global Leadership for Equity and Inclusion in Education Geopolitical Issues, Diverse Perspectives, and Critical Praxis
A novel contribution for those interested in understanding the significance and impact of global educational leadership, this edited volume examines and maps educational leadership strategies and theories that foster equity, inclusion, resilience, and sustainability in various geopolitical, cultural, and linguistic contexts.
Underpinned by theories and case studies focusing on aspects of global leadership, the book discusses the impact of global migration, health crises, geopolitical conflicts, artificial intelligence, and climate change on education and leadership praxis. The chapters present a wealth of truly international perspectives, with contributions from countries such as China, Finland, Greece, Guatemala, Japan, Nepal, Nicaragua, Sweden, Taiwan, Türkiye, the UK, and the US, as well as from indigenous communities such as those based in Ecuador and Canada. The book further delves into contemporary challenges and opportunities that are presented to global leaders from various lenses, including migration, artificial intelligence, disability, feminist perspectives, and mentor-youth relationships.
This book will be of relevance to scholars, postgraduate students, and researchers in the fields of educational leadership strategy, international and comparative education, and social justice education. Policymakers and practitioners in international organization may also benefit from this volume.
About the Editors
List of Contributors
Acknowledgements
Introduction: Global Leadership for Equity and Inclusion in Education
Linyuan Guo-Brennan, Maria Guajardo, Khalid Arar and Michael Guo-Brennan
Section I: Global Issues Affecting Educational Leadership
1. Global Leadership Competence Framework for Equity and Inclusion
Linyuan Guo-Brennan and Michael Guo-Brennan
2. Empowering Teachers as Global Leaders in Educating Migrant Students
Khalid Arar, Halil Karadas, Eman Abo-Zaed Arar and İbrahim Halil Yilmaz
3. Educational Leadership in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities
Marta Camarero-Figuerola, Mar Camacho and Ana-Inés Renta Davids
4. Deconstructions of Colonialism in Global Leadership Education
Aoi Yamanaka & Sharrell Hassell-Goodman
5. Kiskinohtamowin: An Indigenous Leadership Framework for Community Engaged Learning Leadership
Gordon A. Martell and Katrina Sawchuk
6. Technology and Coding the Great Equalizer: A Case Study of a Formerly Incarcerated Leader
Joni Schwartz-Chaney
7. Ethical Leadership Inclusion in Special Education through Experimental Analysis
George Degaitas, Anna Saiti, Melpomeni Anysiadou and Khalid Arar
8. Value Creating Education’s Role in Nurturing Decolonial Global Leaders
Sudhanshita Arora and Asia Rebecca Tundo
Section II: Diverse Perspectives on Global Educational Leadership
9. Essential Components in Quality Global Leadership Education: Global Leadership Educators’ Personal Narratives and Insights
Maria Guajardo, Nyasha M. GuramatunhuCooper and Amanda Wickramasinghe
10. Human Revolution: The Context of Socially Responsible Leadership Identity Development
Kazuma Hatano, Michiko Izumitani and Tai Wei Lim
11. Challenges Faced by Refugees in Accessing Education in Turkey
Selahattin Turan, Hamit Özen and Emre Konucuk
Section Ⅲ: Critical Research and Praxis in Global Education Leadership
12. Resilient Leadership for Sumak Kawsay (Good Living) in Ecuador: Implications of Critical Global Citizenship Education
Maria Paulina Huayamave Hernandez and Linyuan Guo-Brennan
13. Critical Education Leadership for Better Schools and Learning Outcomes
Adam Andrecyk
14. Adaptive Leadership from the Ground Up: Building Schools and Networks in Western Nepal
Estela Hitomi Sato Shiratori and Erica Lotus Kawabata
15. Promoting Sustainable Student Engagement through Innovation Leadership
Jeffery L. Jackson Jr
16. Leadership Influence On Mentor-Youth Relationships and Youth Empowerment
Robi-Baggio Lynes
17. Measuring Joy and Community in Schools: Photovoice as a Method for Assessing School Climate and Culture
Danielle Bryant and Miguel Guajardo
Index
Biography
Linyuan Guo-Brennan is a Professor of International and Global Education at the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and an Adjunct Professor of Global Leadership at Troy University, USA.
Maria Guajardo is Professor Emeritus of Leadership Studies at Soka University, Japan.
Khalid Arar is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at Texas State University, USA.
Michael Guo-Brennan is a Professor of Public Policy and Public Administration at Troy University, USA.






