School Leadership For Democratic Education In South Africa

Author : Tsediso Michael Makoelle,Thabo Makhalemele.,Pierre du Plessis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000413892

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School Leadership for Democratic Education in South Africa by Tsediso Michael Makoelle,Thabo Makhalemele.,Pierre du Plessis Pdf

School Leadership for Democratic Education in South Africa explores the democratization and modernization of education in South Africa, analyzing the state of school leadership in South African schools from the time of the new democratic education dispensation in 1994 to the present day. The book maps out what the future of education in South Africa could look like and explores the most conducive educational environments for change in South African schools. It adopts a critical approach to analyzing leadership and management in the context of school governance, school effectiveness, teacher development, multiculturalism and equity in education. Contributions explore the democratization and modernization of education in South Africa through examining different perspectives, achievements and challenges, and also consider issues around access to technology, language policy and the curriculum along with new literature on selected aspects of leadership. This book will be of great interest for researchers, scholars, and students in the fields of educational leadership, sociology of education, and teacher education.

Author : Nuraan Davids,Yusef Waghid
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134977857

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Educational Leadership in Becoming by Nuraan Davids,Yusef Waghid Pdf

Educational Leadership in Becoming reconsiders educational leadership in its current forms, and presents a more plausible form of educational leadership to contend with the complexities currently found in universities and schools. Much of the literature in vogue concerning educational leadership ranges from transactional to transformative representations of the concept in relation to educational management and policy, curriculum inquiry and pedagogical action. The primary aim of this book is to revisit some of the dominant understandings of educational leadership and to offer an extended view of the practice along the lines of potentiality and becoming. Davids and Waghid argue that all current forms of educational leadership are insufficient to enact responsible human action, particularly when it comes to addressing the combined issues of globalisation and equitable redress and transformation, whether in relation to leading schools or universities. The primary objective of the book is to draw on the Agambian notion of becoming in order to show that an educational leadership in becoming is better placed to not only address the myriad challenges besetting education, but to also enhance the potential of leadership in action. The book addresses an international audience by analysing conceptions of transformative leadership and should be read by anyone who is interested in education and educational leadership, as well as the impact of neoliberal agendas on education and society. It should also appeal to those interested in the philosophy of education.

Author : H. J. Joubert,Rajkumar Mestry,Madimetsa Mosoge,Anusha Naidu,Thandi Ngcobo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Education
ISBN : 0190418435

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Education Management and Leadership by H. J. Joubert,Rajkumar Mestry,Madimetsa Mosoge,Anusha Naidu,Thandi Ngcobo Pdf

Grounded in democratic culture and values, Education Management and Leadership: A South African Perspective second edition enables individuals in school leadership and management positions to have an in-depth understanding of leading and managing effective schools. The book comprises twelve chapters, each discussing a different aspect of school management and/or leadership, such as managing diversity and multiculturalism in the South African context, so that a comprehensive model of an effective school is created. Consideration is given to African perspectives on management and leadership applied within educational settings. Important concepts such as effectiveness, efficiency and economy are explained and various leadership and management theories are introduced to the reader. Pertinent topics covered include the policy and legal frameworks within which educational leaders and managers operate; the management of relationships between parents, teachers, learners and the broader community; t he need for school development and planning; processes involved in establishing accountability and quality assurance; the systems required for good governance; and financial and physical resource management -- page 4 of cover.

Author : Alan M. Blankstein,Paul D. Houston
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412981613

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Leadership for Social Justice and Democracy in Our Schools by Alan M. Blankstein,Paul D. Houston Pdf

Research shows that students' sense of belonging in their school communities is critically linked to academic achievement. This ninth and final book in The Soul of Educational Leadership series offers practical strategies for promoting socially responsible school cultures that foster greater student engagement and democratic values. A joint publication with the American Association of School Administrators and the HOPE Foundation with contributions from renowned educators Bonnie Davis, Linda Skrla, Randall Lindsey, and others, this book explores the key concepts of respect, equity, and character, and examines tough issues such as: - Reflecting on our own backgrounds and assumptions - Modeling socially responsible behavior - Teaching students to discern injustice - Enacting a zero-tolerance policy toward bullying. Students will shape tomorrow based on what they learn today. This compact guide equips educators to implement democratic practices, act in socially just ways, and impart democratic values to the citizens of the future.

Author : Philip Woods
Publisher : Paul Chapman Educational Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005-10-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1412902916

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Democratic Leadership in Education by Philip Woods Pdf

`This is an important book for anyone who is serious about introducing or sustaining democratic leadership in schools. Busy practitioners will get much from it by going straight to the chapters about how democratic leadership could be made to work`- Kate Myers, Times Educational Supplement `I found this an interesting and stimulating book. The book's ideas are a useful counterpoint to some of the daft notions of macho leadership and management being peddled in education and indeed the public sector more widely. Woods' book has the merits that, though radical, it seeks to base its recommendations in the real world and to argue that there are possibilities for change that can bring about real improvements in everyone's experience and outcomes. Matching the rhetoric of democracy with reality - or at least making them closer - might also improve the quality of our political process, and hence increase interest and reduce cynicism about politics, something which surely should be welcomed. Woods' agenda is significant and his book certainly worth reading' - ESCalate `Philip Woods productively refocuses our attention, not on heroes and visions but on how we understand and practise within educational institutions in ways that are social and relational. He provides a realistic and yet challenging analysis of democratic leadership in ways that speak to practitioners, policy makers and researchers. We deal everyday with issues of social justice, and Philip Woods shows us how we might think differently about it, and so work for a better system of learning and schooling' - Professor Helen Gunter, School of Education, University of Manchester 'Not another bunny, but a welcome academic fox' - Kevin Avison, Steiner Waldorf Schools' Fellowship 'The theory and practice of democracy and democratic leadership have implications for how we understand what ought to be counted as `improving schools' In this book the author focuses on the idea of democratic leadership. He examines what is meant by democratic leadership, and what forms it can take, and shows how it is relevant to school education and learning. The author shows how the ideals and theories of democratic leadership can translate into practice, and sets out some of the challenges that democratic leadership poses in the context of contemporary education . This book challenges many of the assumptions inherent in educational policy and conventional approaches to leadership. It is about understanding and exploring both the idea of democratic leadership and its practical relevance through examples drawn from practice and research. This book is for practitioners and students on professional development and academic courses. It will be essential reading for all policy-makers, academics and others (such as inspectors) who critically examine leadership and management of educational institutions. 'Every now and then a book is written in the field of leadership that stands out, says something different, is coherent, original and makes us really ponder and think. This is such a book - it will provoke policy-makers, academics, experienced practitioners and advanced students' - Camridge Journal & Education

Author : Leentjie van Jaarsveld,Kobus Mentz,Charl C. Wolhuter
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781928523505

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Leadership Approaches to Negotiate Challenges in a Changing Education Landscape by Leentjie van Jaarsveld,Kobus Mentz,Charl C. Wolhuter Pdf

The argumentative point of departure of this scholarly book is the common conviction of specialists in the field of education in South Africa that the national education system is not at a satisfactory level – in both the academic and the public discourse. Such allegations are made and, frequently, stronger adjectives than ‘non-satisfactory’ are used. Results of international test series in which South Africa has participated, such as the 2015 TIMSS tests, confirm the negative verdicts found in the (public and scholarly) discourse. This book aims to argue that although the lack of performance could be attributed to a multiplicity of factors, one factor that can make a difference in the achievement levels obtained by learners in schools is leadership. The book demonstrates that a particular problem of both the scholarly and the public discourse on education in South Africa is an overtone of defeatism or resignation, blaming all ills in the education system and educational institutions on historical legacies and/or contextual factors (such as socio-economic deprivation in the catchment areas of schools) or poor resources and infrastructure. This collected work was inspired by a recently published spate of articles on top-performing schools (including top-performing schools in rural communities), in which it was demonstrated that good leadership can overcome such contextual and other challenges. The book unpacks the issue of leadership in South African schools from a variety of perspectives, thus contributing to the development of the scholarly discourse on Educational Leadership in South Africa. The target audience of the book is scholars of Educational Leadership. The research reported in the chapters draw on a wide range of methodologies, including empirical (survey) research (questionnaires and interviews), critical literature surveys, and the comparative method.

Author : Pontso Moorosi,Tony Bush
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781350081161

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Preparation and Development of School Leaders in Africa by Pontso Moorosi,Tony Bush Pdf

The book is based on African research and reviews on school leadership preparation and development, taking stock of where the field is in this geographical region and what lies ahead. The exclusive focus on sub-Saharan African countries is driven by the desire to foreground African experiences, highlighting gaps and asking critical questions about contextually relevant models of leadership that can drive towards improved educational outcomes for African children. The countries explored include Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania. Written by a collective of seasoned researchers with extensive experience in the field and on the continent, this volume is timely, as the field is in need of serious political attention. For these reasons, the book is an important resource for policy-makers, school leaders and other practitioners, students, educators of school leadership preparation programmes as well as researchers in the field on the continent and the diaspora.

Author : Mir Afzal Tajik,Tsediso Michael Makoelle
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781837973927

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Redefining Educational Leadership in Central Asia by Mir Afzal Tajik,Tsediso Michael Makoelle Pdf

Redefining Educational Leadership in Central Asia brings together the voices, views, experiences, and reflections of educational leaders from both secondary schools and higher education institutions in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Author : Professor Gerald Grace,Gerald Grace
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135718640

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School Leadership by Professor Gerald Grace,Gerald Grace Pdf

This text provides a study of the education policy scholarship of leadership. It examines the ways in which concepts of educational leadership and management have evolved historically and culturally, reviewing contemporary debates about the nature of school leadership.; The question of what school leadership could and should be is at the centre of political, ideological and educational debate in many societies. These debates involve cultural conservatives, New Right marketeers, democrats and community educators, feminists and critical theorists as well as school governors, headteachers and teachers, parents, community members and school students.; These debates are reviewed and the theoretical context is illuminated by fieldwork accounts derived from the research participation of 88 headteachers working in English schools, both primary and secondary. Such accounts provide an insight into the challenges of contemporary school leadership as headteachers face new power relationships, new curriculum responsibilities and management and marketing cultures which generate moral, ethical and professional dilemmas for many of them.

Author : Tsediso Michael Makoelle,Raj Mestry,Pierre Du Plessis
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781527525191

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Schools Effectiveness and Schools Improvement in South Africa by Tsediso Michael Makoelle,Raj Mestry,Pierre Du Plessis Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive account how school leaders conceptualize the notion of school improvement and school effectiveness in a South African school context. The various authors have critically examined crucial themes, accentuating school improvement and school effectiveness and encapsulating the pertinent perspectives of curriculum leadership, resource management, professional development, school administration, school development planning, inclusion and equity, student management and the role of school management teams. This book is targeted at aspiring and practicing school leaders, school administrators, policy-makers and scholars of school leadership and management across different levels who intend positively changing the education landscape of not only South Africa, but also other developing and underdeveloped countries.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789004547025

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Contextualising Rural Education in South African Schools by Anonim Pdf

South Africa's democratic government inherited a divided and unequal system of education. Under apartheid, South Africa had nineteen different educational departments separated by race, language, geography and ideology. This education system prepared learners in different ways for the positions they were expected to occupy in social, economic and political life under apartheid and was funded and resourced in ways that favoured white people and disadvantaged black people who remain in the working class. The newly elected democratic government in 1994 laid a foundation for a single national education system. Twenty-five years after the dawn of democracy, education is still in a parlous state in many communities in South Africa, but it is in the rural areas mainly in the former homelands that learners are most disadvantaged. Contributors are: Olufemi Timothy Adigun, Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani, Alan Bhekisisa Buthelezi, Joyce Phikisile Dhlamini, Bongani Thulani Gamede, Samantha Govender, Lawrence Kehinde, Nontobeko Prudence Khumalo, Primrose Ntombenhle Khumalo, Azwidohwi Philip Kutame, Manthekeleng Linake, Sive Makeleni, Nkhensani Maluleke, Bothwell Manyonga, Mncedisi Christian Maphalala, Takalani Mashau, Hlengiwe Romualda Mhlongo, Rachel Gugu Mkhasibe, Dumisani Wilfred Mncube, Nicholus Tumelo Mollo, Ramashego Shila Mphahlele, Fikile Mthethwa, Grace Matodzi Muremela, Edmore Mutekwe, Nokuthula Hierson Ndaba, Clever Ndebele, Thandiwe Nonkululeko Ngema, Phiwokuhle Ngubane, Sindile Ngubane, Dumisani Nzima, Livhuwani Peter Ramabulana, and Maria Tsakeni.

Author : Sue Davidoff,Sandy Lazarus
Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Education
ISBN : 0702156620

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The Learning School by Sue Davidoff,Sandy Lazarus Pdf

Addressing the challenge of developing effective schools in this daunting yet exciting period of transformation in South Africa, this book aims to provide some insights and guidelines on how to proceed with school development. The values at the heart of this book are those central to a democratic South Africa and include the exercise of basic human rights by all individuals, a fair distribution of resources, participative decision making, access to necessary information on the part of people affected, and accountability on the part of those in authority. This is a handbook for principals, teachers, and other persons or groups interested in the holistic development of schools--particularly within the context of a developing South Africa.

Author : Dennis Carlson,C. P. Gause
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 0820481998

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Keeping the Promise by Dennis Carlson,C. P. Gause Pdf

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Author : Getahun Yacob Abraham,Mary Alice Barksdale
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781498561464

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Literacy and Democracy in South African Primary Schools by Getahun Yacob Abraham,Mary Alice Barksdale Pdf

The book provides results from two extensive qualitative studies in South African primary school classrooms—the first on leadership qualities and voting, and the second from a project on writing to read. The work involves central themes of transformation in teaching practice with emphasis on the role of context.

Author : Vitallis Chikoko
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : EDUCATION
ISBN : 1536130621

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Leadership that Works in Deprived School Contexts of South Africa by Vitallis Chikoko Pdf