Organizational Effectiveness And Improvement In Education

Author : Bennett , Nigel,Harris, Alma,Preedy , Margaret
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1997-03-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335198436

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Organizational Effectiveness And Improvement In Education by Bennett , Nigel,Harris, Alma,Preedy , Margaret Pdf

This book focuses upon the relationship between effectiveness and improvement in schools and colleges. The main theories and research findings concerning organizational effectiveness and improvement are brought together within this single volume. The book aims to provide an understanding of the way in which organizational effectiveness is conceptualized, measured and realized in practice. It also explores the ways in which change associated with organizational improvement is effectively managed. The emphasis throughout the book is upon making theory accessible and of practical use to those concerned with organizational effectiveness and improvement. It will assist practitioners and managers to understand how improvement can be initiated, managed and sustained at all levels within the organization. This volume forms part of the Leadership and Management in Education series. This four book series provides a carefully chosen selection of high quality readings on key contemporary themes in educational management: professional development, reflection on practice, leadership, team working, effectiveness and improvement, quality, strategy and resources. The series will be an important resource for classroom teachers and lecturers as well as those holding designated management posts in schools and colleges and will provide a valuable basis for professional development programmes.

Author : Nigel Bennett,Alma Harris,Margaret Preedy
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1997-03-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335231713

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Organizational Effectiveness and Improvement in Education by Nigel Bennett,Alma Harris,Margaret Preedy Pdf

This book focuses upon the relationship between effectiveness and improvement in schools and colleges. The main theories and research findings concerning organizational effectiveness and improvement are brought together within this single volume. The book aims to provide an understanding of the way in which organizational effectiveness is conceptualized, measured and realized in practice. It also explores the ways in which change associated with organizational improvement is effectively managed. The emphasis throughout the book is upon making theory accessible and of practical use to those concerned with organizational effectiveness and improvement. It will assist practitioners and managers to understand how improvement can be initiated, managed and sustained at all levels within the organization. This volume forms part of the Leadership and Management in Education series. This four book series provides a carefully chosen selection of high quality readings on key contemporary themes in educational management: professional development, reflection on practice, leadership, team working, effectiveness and improvement, quality, strategy and resources. The series will be an important resource for classroom teachers and lecturers as well as those holding designated management posts in schools and colleges and will provide a valuable basis for professional development programmes.

Author : Brian M. Stecher,Sheila Nataraj Kirby,Heather Barney,Marjorie L. Pearson,Marc Chow
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004-02-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780833035950

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Organizational Improvement and Accountability by Brian M. Stecher,Sheila Nataraj Kirby,Heather Barney,Marjorie L. Pearson,Marc Chow Pdf

Examines five accountability models--two from the manufacturing sector; a performance incentive model used in the evaluation of job training programs for the poor; accountability in the legal sector; and accountability in health care as shown by clinical practice guidelines, use of statistical risk-adjustment methods, and the public reporting of health performance measures. The authors summarize the models' effectiveness and draw lessons for implementing the No Child Left Behind Act.

Author : David Reynolds
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781441176707

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School Effectiveness, School Improvement by David Reynolds Pdf

The pressure on schools to improve and to raise achievement continues to be a dominant issue in both school and government policies. School Effectiveness and School Improvement seeks to develop the debate further, providing academics and practitioners alike with • a summary and discussion of research on school effectiveness and school improvement up to the present; • new perspectives on these fields, developed from other traditions of thinking and research; • a consideration of the role of organization theory; • an integrated view of these current perspectives; and • clear, practical implications for policy and practice.

Author : Margaret Preedy,Ron Glatter,Christine Wise
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 0761940588

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Strategic Leadership and Educational Improvement by Margaret Preedy,Ron Glatter,Christine Wise Pdf

This book is an essential resource for providers and students of postgraduate level courses in educational management and leadership development for head teacher induction programs. It is also suitable for use on short courses and for practitioners occupying or aspiring to leadership roles in schools, colleges and other educational organizations.

Author : Chris James,Una Connolly
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : School improvement programs
ISBN : 0415221900

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Effective Change in Schools by Chris James,Una Connolly Pdf

This text is based on case-study schools who have made, or are making, significant steps to improvement. The book analyzes and explains the changes which have been made to bring about improvement.

Author : Helen M Gunter
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446231050

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Leaders and Leadership in Education by Helen M Gunter Pdf

`Leaders and Leadership in Education makes a significant contribution to improvement literature. It will challenge school managers taking headship and leadership qualifications, or any reader with a serious interest in reconceptualising leadership for learning′ - TES Friday Magazine `Leaders and Leadership in Education is a well-documented account of how leadership has been studied and therefore presented. For academic readers it is valuable as an insightful and critical text′ - Journal of In-Service Education `Helen Gunter′s book makes a significant contribution to the existing literature on leadership in education.... For anyone who has an interest in current thinking about leadership and in reconceptualizing leadership for learning, this book will be of great interest′ - Educational Research Leadership within educational settings is widely regarded as essential for organizational effectiveness and the improvement of learning outcomes. Through an extensive review of theory and practice, Helen M Gunter explores the contested field of leadership studies. She describes and critiques the different contributions made by: - critical studies - education management - school effectiveness - school improvement Leadership is examined as function, as behaviour and as leadership relationship, from students as leaders, through to headteachers. The author provides an up-to-date review of current thinking about leadership, which challenges the reader to engage with and develop alternative ways of thinking about their own leadership. This book is essential reading for practitioners on Masters and EdD courses and NPQH/LPSH training, and for anyone committed to teaching and learning.

Author : Samuel B. Bacharach,Bryan Mundell
Publisher : Corwin
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1995-03-21
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015033956692

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Images of Schools by Samuel B. Bacharach,Bryan Mundell Pdf

The editors maintain that the current debate over school restructuring is essentially a debate over which strategy of organizing will achieve the best results. Organizational theory suggests that there are two primary mechanisms that may be used in organizing behavior within an organization: the organization as a whole, and the specific roles within the organization. Following this logic, the book is divided into two parts. The authors in part one present various answers to the question, "What must be organized in schools?" These answers include the decision-making process, external political forces around ideologies and policies, the promotion of creativity and innovation, and the best compromise between mechanistic and organic structures, among others. In part two, the authors examine how roles in schools can function as modes of organizing behavior. They present various possibilities for reorganization and improvement - specifically for the roles of teachers and administrators. The ideas include organizing and evaluating the role of teachers based, at least partially, on student outcomes; reorganizing according to the actual work a teacher does, organizing around clear goals and the provision of adequate resources; organizing the role of administrator to provide leadership to the rest of the people in the school; and using research findings to fit a specific individual to the role of administrator.

Author : Margaret Preedy,Ron Glatter,Christine Wise
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015051920703

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Strategic Leadership and Educational Improvement by Margaret Preedy,Ron Glatter,Christine Wise Pdf

This work is for providers and students in higher education institutions for postgraduate level courses in educational management, and for leadership development provision for headteachers induction programmes.

Author : Tony Bush,Les Bell,Ray Bolam,Ron Glatter,Peter M Ribbins
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999-09-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780857022219

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Educational Management by Tony Bush,Les Bell,Ray Bolam,Ron Glatter,Peter M Ribbins Pdf

`Researchers interested in various aspects of college leadership and management will find this book a convenient and scholarly introduction to related research in the school sector′ - Further Education Development Agency, College Research Journal `Educational management has become an important academic subject. The contributors to this volume have gauaranteed its survival as such by undertaking this review in order that they and others working in the field may take account of a range of agendas and initiatives. The outcome must be a fresh stance and a new sense of direction to enable a study of educational managment to meet the needs of teachers and their schools in the new millennium′ - Educational Research Educational Management brings together important original contributions from leading thinkers in the field. Edited by some of the key figures in educational management today, chapters examine the following key areas: Has self-management achieved the success predicted for it?; What should be the nature of professional development for educational leaders?; to what extent can education benefit by drawing from practice in business and industry?; can theory inform management practice in education?; how can research contribute to educational improvement?; how can leaders help improve classroom practice? Educational Management is one of the major outcomes of the ESRC ( Economic and Social Research Council) seminar series which aimed to redefine educational management in the light of the many developments in policy, practice, theory and research since the subject became established in the 1970s.

Author : Gary J. Dean,Peter J. Murk,Tony Del Prete
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Adult education
ISBN : CORNELL:31924087253310

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Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness in Adult and Community Education by Gary J. Dean,Peter J. Murk,Tony Del Prete Pdf

The book is intended to provide information and strategies on how to make practice more effective for professionals, and those they serve. It is written from a practical viewpoint and provide a forum for instructor, administrators, policy makers, counselors, trainers, managers.

Author : John Parkinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134532452

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Improving Secondary Science Teaching by John Parkinson Pdf

Improving Secondary Science Teaching has been written to help teachers both new and experienced reflect on their current practice and consider how to improve the effectiveness of their teaching. The book examines each of the common teaching methods used in science in relation to pupils' learning and provides guidance on management issues and procedures. With underlying themes such as pupils' interest in science and their motivation to learn; how pupils learn science; the type of science currently being taught in school; and the value of educational research; the book includes chapters on: the improvement process planning for progression and continuity promoting pupils' learning dealing with differences making use of information from assessment learning about the nature of science This timely book will be of interest to practising science teachers, particularly those who are working to improve the management of science departments or their own teaching practice. It will also be a valuable resource for science education researchers and students on higher degree courses in science education.

Author : Harry S. Hertz
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780756700072

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Education Criteria for Performance Excellence by Harry S. Hertz Pdf

Whether you are a school administrator, a faculty or staff member committed to improving your org., or a student of educational practices, the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence are for you. Now, the lessons learned from the business community can be leveraged to provide a steady & proven course for educational organizations to pursue performance excellence & maintain a leadership position in their communities. The criteria can help you assess & measure performance excellence on a wide range of key performance indicators: students, education design & delivery, faculty, operational, staff resource, & financial. You can do a self-assessment only or also submit an Award application.

Author : Mark A. Smylie
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452272221

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Continuous School Improvement by Mark A. Smylie Pdf

"A hallmark volume by one of the nation′s most accomplished school improvement scholars. This is the most thoroughly researched, well-crafted, and useful volume on continuous improvement available. Smylie does for ′continuous improvement′ what Fullan did for change." —Joseph Murphy, Professor Vanderbilt University Discover what it takes to create lasting, positive change for your school, your teachers, and your students! Focusing on school change that improves teaching and learning, this guide for principals integrates evolutionary change theory with the research on continuous improvement. Mark A. Smylie begins with a succinct overview of organizational change that provides readers with the foundation they need to embark on a school change initiative. Interviews with educators involved with organizational change provide insightful examples and first-person responses to the challenges inherent in school change. Continuous School Improvement also addresses the major implementation problems that leaders face, such as: Building trust Creating a culture of mutual responsibility Building support Setting goals Responding to teachers′ stress in the face of change

Author : United States Civil Service Commission. Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Employees
ISBN : UIUC:30112011593180

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Improving Employee Performance and Organizational Effectiveness by United States Civil Service Commission. Library Pdf