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Courses Taught
Research Interests
Publications

Office Hours

By Appointment

Courses Taught

Leadership
Supervision
Organization Theory
Instructional Leadership/Program Leadership

Research Interests

Leadership
Cross-cultural Issues
Anti-racist Education
Year Round Schooling, Bilingual, Gifted Programs
San Juan School District Survey

Publications


Books:

Shields, C. M. (2003). Good intentions are not enough: Transformative leadership for communities of difference. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow/Technomics.

Shields, C. M., & Oberg, S. L. (2000). Year -round schooling: Promises and Pitfalls.  Lanham, MD: Scarecrow/Technomic.

Refereed Articles:

Shields, C.M. (2002_. Focusing a crowded leadership agenda: Social justice and academic excellence. New Zealand Journal of Educational Leadership, 17, (1-96), 33-45.

Ashmore, R., Shields, C. M. (2002). The achievement gap. A comparison of Anglo and Navajo student writing samples. Planning and Changing, 33(1/2), 91-105.

Vibert, A. B., Portelli, J. P., Shields, C. M., LaRocque, L. (2002). Critical practice in elementary schools: Curriculum of life, voice, and community, Journal of Educational Change, 3(2), 93-116.

Shields, C.M. (2002). A Comparison Study of Student Attitudes and Perceptions in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Classrooms. Roeper Review. Vol. 24(3), 115-119. (reprint of outstanding articles from past).

Shields, C. M., LaRocque, L. J., Oberg, S. L. (2002). A conversation about race and ethnicity: Struggling to understand issues in cross-cultural leadership. Journal of School Leadership 12(2), 116-137.

Oberg, S. L., & Shields, C. M. (2001). Francis Howell School District: Lessons about change from year-round schooling's best kept secret. Planning and Changing. 31(3/4), 148 -165.

Shields, C. M. & Oberg, S. L. (2001). The role of choice in school reform: Site-based design of year-round schooling for the 21st century. Canadian Journal of Education, 25(1), 27- 40.

Shields, C. M. (2000). Learning from difference: Considerations for schools as communities. Curriculum Inquiry. 30(3), 275-294.

Shields, C. M. (2000). From conflict to hope: Reflections on building school community. The Researcher.

Pillsbury, J., & Shields, C. M., (1999). When "they" becomes "we." Journal for a Just and Caring Education. 5(4), 410-429.

Shields, C. M. (1999). Learning from students about representation, identity, and community. Educational Administration Quarterly, 35(1), 106-129.

Shields, C. M., & Oberg, S. L. (1999). What can we learn from the data? A study of the effects of different school calendars on student outcomes. Urban Education, 34(2) 125-154.

Shields, C. M., & Oberg, S. L., LaRocque, L. J. (1999) The role of district leaders in school reform: Implementing year-round schooling. Journal of School Leadership, Vol. 9.

Shields, C. M. (1998) Year-round education: Is it worth the hassle? In R.L. Kennedy & A. E. Witcher, (eds.), Time and Learning: Scheduling for Success. Phi Delta Kappan, Hot Topics Series, PDK International.

Shields, C. M., & LaRocque, L. J. (1998). Year-round schooling: A catalyst for pedagogical change. Alberta Journal of Educational Research, XLIV(4), 366-382.

Shields, C. M. (1998). Leadership for pedagogical change in a cross-cultural setting: Learning from Red Rock School. Planning and Changing, 29(2), 62-84.

Shields, C. M., & Goddard, T. (1998) An ethnocultural comparison of empowerment in two districts: Learning from Native American and Canadian First Nations schools. American Journal of Indian Education, 36(2), 19-45.

Shields, C. M., & Oberg, S. L. (1997). Exploring the myths: A comparison of parents’ attitudes to traditional and multi-track year-round school calendars. Journal of Educational Administration and Foundations.12(2), 42-60.

Shields, C. M., & Seltzer, P. A. (1997). Complexities and paradoxes of community: Towards a more useful conceptualization of community. Educational Administration Quarterly. 33(4) 413-439.

Shields, C. M., & LaRocque, L. J. (1997). Reflections on consultative decision-making: Challenging concepts of best practice in a provincial change initiative. The Canadian Administrator, 36(7), 1-8.

Shields, C. M. (1997). Learning about assessment from Nativ e American schools: Advocacy and empowerment. Invited article in The Journal of Theory into Practice.

Shields, C. M. (1996.) To group or not to group academically talented or gifted students? Educational Administration Quarterly. 32(2), 295-323.

Shields, C. M. (1996). Creating a learning community in a multicultural setting: Issues of leadership. The Journal of School Leadership, 6(1), 47-74.

Shields, C. M. (1995, Dec.). Metaphor, model, and museum: Reflections on the art of educational policy making. Journal of Educational Thought. 29(3), 227-242.

Shields, C. M. (1995). Context, culture, and change: Considerations for pedagogical change in a Native American community. Planning and Changing. 26(1/2), 2-24.

Shields, C. M. (1995). The delusion of learning from experience. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 6(2), 175-183.

Shields, C. M. (1995). A comparison study of student outcomes in two types of classroom placement. The Roeper Review, 17(4), 234-238.

Shields, C. M., & Newton, E. E. (1994). Empowered leadership: Realizing the good news. Journal of School Leadership, 4(2), 171-196.

Shields, C. M. (1994). A planning paradox: One school's effort to restructure to meet the needs of a Native American student body. Educational Planning, 9(3), 48-61.

Shields, C. M., & Lopez, C.G. (1993). What I want for my children is what I want for all children: Planning to serve the needs of minority students. Planning and Changing, 24(1/2), 69-85.

Shields, C. M. (1992, Dec.). The sky's the limit: Organizational musings from the kite flyer. The Journal of Educational Thought, 26(3), 193-201.

Shields, C. M. (1991, June). Creating our future: An integrated and future oriented approach to planning. Educational Planning, 8(2), 3-12.

Published Conference Proceedings:

Shields, C. M. (2001) Examining our Discourse. R. Macpherson (Ed.), Conference Proceedings from the New Zealand Educational Administration Society Biennial Conference, Waitangi, NZ.

Shields, C. M. (1992). A ship with a square hull: Reflections on the architectural design role of educational leadership. In E. Miklos & E. Ratsoy (Eds.). Educational leadership: Challenge and change, Edmonton, Canada: Department of Educational Administration, University of Alberta.

Other:

Shields, C. M. (2001). Response to Robert Boostrom (Response to reviewer's comment about the article), Curriculum Inquiry, 30 (4).

Shields. C. M. (1996) Year-round education: Is it worth the hassle? ERIC Clearinghouse, ED 027 363.

Shields, C. M., & LaRocque, L. J. (1996). Literature review on year-round schooling (with an annotated bibliography), ERIC Clearinghouse of Educational Resources. ED 399 661.


NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

Journals and Newsletters:

Shields, C.M. (2002). Flexibility and choice. BCAdmininfo, Vol. 15, No. 4, 6-9.

Shields, C.M. (2002). A holiday that enhances. BCAdmininfo, Vol. 15, Nos. 5 & 6, 9-13.

Oberg, S. L., & Shields, C. M., (2001). Book review. Perspectives on Leadership: Eschewing Prescription, Embracing Philosophy. The International Journal of School Leadership.

Shields, C. M. (2000) Reflections on organizational support for EADM, Newsletter of the New Zealand Educational Administration Society.

Shields, C. M. (1998) Year-round education: Is it worth the hassle? Phi Delta Kappan, Hot Topics Series.

Shields, C. M. (1998). Assessing the quality of today’s schools. BC Adminfo, June.

Shields, C. M. (1996). Micropolitical analysis: Can it really enhance our understanding? Organizational Theory Dialogue, Spring, 9-12.

Shields, C. M. (1994). Parents and students: Missing links in restructuring. The Canadian School Executive. 14(3/4), 15-19.

Shields, C. M. (1994). Issues of the head and heart: A conversation concerning the preparation of principals for a multicultural and diverse population. Connections.

Shields, C. M. (1992). Book Review - The fifth discipline: The art and practice of the learning organization. Educational Administration Quarterly, 28(4), 555-562.

Shields, C. M. (1992). Shifting paradigms for the improvement of instruction in San Juan District. Journal of Navajo Education, 9(3), 10-18.

Research Reports:

Smith, W. J., et al. (1998). Student engagement in learning and school life: National project report. Office of Research on Educational Policy, McGill University.

Smith, W. J., et al. (1998). Student engagement in learning and school life: National project report. The executive summary. Office of Research on Educational Policy, McGill University.

Shields, C. M., LaRocque, L. J., Hoar, M., Nicol, J, (1998). Part II. British Columbia. In W. J. Smith, H. Donahue, & A. B. Vibert (Eds.), Student engagement in learning and school life: Case reports from project schools, Vol.1. Office of Research on Educational Policy, McGill University.

Shields, C. M., LaRocque, L. J., Hoar, M., Nicol, J, (1998). Part II. British Columbia. In W. J. Smith, H. Donahue, & A. B. Vibert (Eds.), Student engagement in learning and school life: Case reports from project schools, The executive summary. Office of Research on Educational Policy, McGill University.

LaRocque, L. J., Shields, C. M., Pierce, P., Part I. Alberta. (1998) In W. J. Smith, H. Donahue, & A. B. Vibert (Eds.), Student engagement in learning and school life: Case reports from project schools. Vol.1. Office of Research on Educational Policy, McGill University.

LaRocque, L. J., Shields, C. M., Pierce, P., Part I. Alberta. (1998) In W. J. Smith, H. Donahue, & A. B. Vibert (Eds.), Student engagement in learning and school life: Case reports from project schools, The executive summary. Office of Research on Educational Policy, McGill University.

Conference Proceedings (Not refereed):

Shields, C. M. (in press) Principals and school community: Wholeness incorporating diversity. R. Macmillan (Ed.), Conference Proceedings from the NS Principalship Symposium, Antigonish, NS.


BOOKS

Authored Curriculum Programs:

Seltzer, P. A., & Shields, C. M. (1996). Parents as partners in their children’s education. A multi-media course developed for the College of Eastern Utah for use on the Star Schools Educational Network. (names listed alphabetically).

Cooke, C. M. (1982). Vive le Français: Resource guide for intermediate French. Prepared for use in the Northumberland and Newcastle School Board, Ontario, Canada.

Chapters:

Shields, C. M., (To be published 2000-2001). Leadership for communities of difference (working title, invited chapter) International handbook on Educational Leadership, 2^nd Edition, K. Leithwood & P. Hallinger (Eds.).

Shields, C. M. (To be published 2000), Listening to educators: Insights into building more inclusive school communities. Invited chapter (7) for book, G. Furman-Brown (Ed.), School as community: From promise to practice. SUNY Press.

Shields, C. M. (To be published 2000), Learning from Navajo students: Issues in the development of community. Invited chapter (10) for book, G. Furman-Brown (Ed.), School as community: From promise to practice. SUNY Press.

Shields, C. M. & Berner, K. (1994). Surviving the deluge of curriculum reform. In P.F. Galvin & D.J. Sperry (Eds.). The status of public education in Utah: An overview of issues. Salt Lake City, Utah : Utah Education Policy Center.

Shields, C. M. & Galvin, P. F. (1993). Statewide educational assessment and student performance. In P. F. Galvin & D. J. Sperry (Eds.). The status of public education in Utah: An overview of issues. Salt Lake City, Utah : Utah Education Policy Center.

Applied Chapters:

Shields C. M. (1989). Grade 9-12, Application to required study areas. In R. M. Hlady (Ed.), Imaging the future. Saskatchewan Government Publications, Canada.

Shields C. M. (1989). Introduction. In R.M. Hlady (Ed.), Imaging the future. Saskatchewan Government Publications, Canada.

Jamieson, P., Shields, C. M., & Hlady, R. M. (1989). Thinking skills and forecasting tools. In R.M. Hlady (Ed.), Imaging the future. Saskatchewan Government Publications, Canada.

Joanis, G., Shields, C. M., & Mezaros, C. (1989). Scenario - Written and Visual. In R.M. Hlady (Ed.), Imaging the future. Saskatchewan Government Publications, Canada.

Cooke, C. M. & Krysa R. (1986). Great expectations: Success and failure, a unit for the grade 9 English program, Saskatoon Board of Education.


OTHER WORKS

Consultants Reports:

Shields, C. M. (1999). Year-round or alternative calendar programs: A progress report for Ernest Cumberland and Andrew Hunter Elementary Schools. Report prepared for Simcoe County District Board of Education.

Shields, C. M. (1999). A study of the educational perceptions and attitudes of stakeholder groups in San Juan School District in 1998. Report prepared for the San Juan County Board of Education.

LaRocque, L. J., & Shields, C. M. (1996). Description and analysis of school district consultation processes during phase one of the British Columbia year-round school study project. Report prepared for the British Columbia Ministry of Education, indexed by the ERIC Clearinghouse of Educational Resources, ED 399660.

Shields, C. M., Brown, D., Coulter, D., Kelsey, G., Lupini, D. (1996). Rethinking approaches to educational governance. Report prepared for the British Columbia Ministry of Education.

Shields, C. M., & LaRocque, L. J. (1995). Literature review on year-round schooling (with an annotated bibliography). Report prepared for the British Columbia Ministry of Education, indexed by the ERIC Clearinghouse of Educational Resources, ED 399661.

Shields, C. M. (1995). French immersion program impact review. Report submitted to Golden School District, No. 18, BC.

Monographs:

Shields, C. M., & Oberg, S. L. (2000). Year-round schooling: Reviewing what we know. Monograph commissioned for Phi Delta Kappan's Issues series.

Shields, C. M. (1997). Multiculturalism: A new form of democracy? A document prepared for the BC Advisory Council on Multiculturalism, BC.