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Teachers As Leaders: Dr. Larabee

"Commitment to education of African American students, compassion and understanding of the students and community, and solid confidence that all African American students can learn. Concerned with not just learning but enhancing life chances. Commitment to perpetuation of African American culture."

Scence 47:08 (Reading big book of AA authors)

African American leaders tend to be more direct and assertive in their communication styles and leadership.

This means; A. They tend to be more effective with African American Students.

B. Look to forefathers for guidance and goal setting.

C. Consider cultural norms of African American community in leadership practice.

D. Base leadership on interpersonal caring: authoritative, direct ways of interacting guided by explicit, ethical, social, and cultural roles and expectations.

E. Serve as a liason between mainstream white community and African Americans.

D. Child's education is a top priority.

Scene: 38:06-Direct Ways of Interaction

Scene 1:09:28 (Mom talks to Larabee about not coaching-50,000 coaches)