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What is the single best question that an interviewer could ask candidates for an educational leadership position?
The Dim Bulb
The Occasional Musings of an Educator
by Michael Keany
#19 - February 22, 2023
The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the 16th) “calculations,” or synaptic events, per second using only about 15 watts of power. At this rate, a computer as powerful as the human brain would require 1 gigawatt of power. Maybe a dim bulb isn't really as dim as it seems.
The photo at the left is the Livermore Centennial bulb, the world's longest-burning electric bulb.
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One of the most effective questions that an interviewer could ask a candidate for an educational leadership position is:
"What is your leadership philosophy and how have you put it into practice?"
This question can reveal a candidate's approach to leadership, their values, and their ability to translate their philosophy into actionable steps. It allows candidates to showcase their leadership style and experience, providing insights into their ability to motivate and lead teams, communicate effectively, and make sound decisions.
According to research conducted by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), educational leadership candidates who can articulate their leadership philosophy and demonstrate how they apply it in practice are more likely to be successful in their roles. Furthermore, the ability to articulate a clear and compelling leadership philosophy is considered a crucial aspect of effective leadership in education (Hallinger & Heck, 1998).
References:
Hallinger, P., & Heck, R. H. (1998). Exploring the principal's contribution to school effectiveness: 1980-1995. School effectiveness and school improvement, 9(2), 157-191.
American Association of School Administrators (2018). The Educational Leadership Imperative: Leading for Learning and Equity in Schools. Retrieved from https://www.aasa.org/uploadedFiles/Publications/Educational_Leaders...
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