Chapter 6 Racial Identity Development in Principal Preparation Programs: Linking Theory to Practice

Abstract

This conceptual chapter argues that an understanding of racial identity development theory should be a fundamental element of school principals’ preparation and practice. The chapter includes a brief examination of the related research that merges school leadership and racial identity, and a description of three racial identity development theoretical models (Black, White, and Latino); after suggesting questions that still exist regarding racial identity development theory, the author highlights specific ways in which racial identity development can be incorporated in principal preparation programs.

Citation

Hernandez, F. (2012), "Chapter 6 Racial Identity Development in Principal Preparation Programs: Linking Theory to Practice", Boske, C. and Diem, S. (Ed.) Global Leadership for Social Justice: Taking it from the Field to Practice (Advances in Educational Administration, Vol. 14), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 103-118. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-3660(2012)0000014010