An Invitational Approach to Ethical Practice in Teaching

Are Principals Prepared to Lead in Schools with Diverse Student Populations Using Invitational Leadership?

“…For instance, Purkey and Novak (2016) postulated, "In Invitational Education, care is the ongoing desire to link significant personal means with worthwhile societal ends" (p. 15). Stillion and Siegel (2005) articulated that invitational leaders work to establish an optimal environment where educators can achieve their goals and potential while participating in the shared vision of the group.…”

“…The value of respect is one of the innate needs of all human nature (Purkey, 1992;Purkey & Novak, 2016) and "lead to an inviting, inclusive workplace where diversity is the norm, and every individual can flourish" (Stillion & Siegel, 2005, p. 12). Purkey and Novak (2016) noted, "Whether educators also exhibit personal and professional respect among their peers is largely determined by whether they accept the assumption that they are able, valuable, and responsible" (p. 17).…”

“…These messages are corresponded through "inter-personal action, but also through institutional policies, programmes [sic], practices, and physical environments" (Day et al, Education reflects this Democratic Ethos by emphasizing deliberative dialogue, mutual respect, and the importance of shared activities" (p. 7). Moreover, Purkey and Novak (2016) noted an inviting environment must entail the foundation of this democratic ethos, along with understanding one's perceptions, which at the core is self-concept or the constructing of ones' understanding of how we fit into the world.…”

“…To create this "inviting stance" (p. 14), by the educators within a school setting, must demonstrate these five based elements of intentionality, care, optimism, respect, and trust (Purkey & Novak, 2016). Invitational leadership has been created based upon the basic assumptions that exemplify invitational leaders: intentionality, care, optimism, respect, and trust.…”

“…Consequently, a need exists for a new model of leadership that provides a new equity direction and the invitational leadership model uniquely answers this appeal (Stillion & Siegel, 2005). Since invitational leaders concentrate on the creation of organizations that are people-centered and success oriented while dealing with all aspects of the organization (Purkey & Novak, 2016;Purkey & Siegel, 2003), the coupling of the two lenses is important. As Egley (2003) contended, "The research on the effects of Invitational Education Theory in the educational administrative process is relatively new as compared to other theories about leadership" (p. 57).…”