Understanding School Leadership

Author : Peter Earley,Dick Weindling
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2004-09-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412931922

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`This is a book packed with ideas and insights. It is informed by evidence from school leaders and provides a valuable overview of many important theories and research findings. A strength of the book is the way it pulls together empirical research the authors have conducted over the last 20 years. Such a long term view offers a new and needed long term perspective on school leadership and enables the authors to show how trends in leaders' careers, thinking and practice have emerged and unfolded. Researchers and practitioners alike will find something of value in this book' - Professor Geoff Southworth, Director of Research, National College for School Leadership '[A]n excellent, well-written, extensively referenced, empirically based contribution to school leadership thinking... Earley and Weindling offer valuable insights for all of us: serving headteachers/principles, advisory and distinct-wide policy makers and aspiring headteachers' - Journal of Educational Administration By giving a detailed picture of the rapidly developing field of educational leadership, this book focuses on how to become a more effective manager and on understanding the vital importance of the manager's role in school improvement. Written in a clear and readable style, it contains an extensive exploration of leadership models and management strategies and is based on the latest research. The text is supplemented with case studies of leadership in action. Understanding School Leadership is indispensable reading for those who have a managerial role within their school and for students of educational management.

Author : Hugh Busher
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006-06-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335224470

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EBOOK: Understanding Educational Leadership: People, Power and Culture by Hugh Busher Pdf

This book shows how school leaders at all levels – from the most senior manager to the classroom teacher – can help to build learning communities through collaborating and negotiating with their colleagues, students and students’ parents and carers, as well as with external agencies and local communities, to sustain and develop the enjoyment of successful learning among the members of a school. It looks at how positive cultures can be constructed that support inclusive and exciting teaching, enthusiastic teachers and engaged students, parents and carers. Drawing on research, the book examines topics such as the nature of leadership, especially distributed and teacher leadership; the politics of education management; the construction of inclusive cultures in schools; school improvement; and the construction of collaborative and inclusive work groups. It uses a range of critical perspectives to examine processes of change and the relationships of people in school communities to each other and to their social, economic and policy contexts. The book argues that it is essential to develop inclusive education in order to promote student engagement, social justice and equity within formal education. Understanding Educational Leadership is key reading for teachers, headteachers, school leaders, policy makers, Education students and practitioners, and others who have an interest in improving schooling.

Author : Larry Smith,Dan Riley
Publisher : Aust Council for Ed Research
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : School management and organization
ISBN : 9780864319654

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The Business of School Leadership by Larry Smith,Dan Riley Pdf

The intention of this book is to assist school leaders to understand and develop the knowledge and skills of business processes. It highlights the key principles and tactics of business operation that school leaders need if they are to effectively manage both the educational and business imperatives of their schools. The book is designed to act as a single reliable resource that can be referred to on a daily basis. [Back cover, ed].

Author : Simon Clarke,Tom O'Donoghue
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317595922

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School Leadership in Diverse Contexts by Simon Clarke,Tom O'Donoghue Pdf

School Leadership in Diverse Contexts demonstrates the centrality of context to understanding school leadership. It offers varied portrayals of leadership in a diverse range of distinct settings. Each chapter highlights the prominence of context in understanding the realities of school leadership, focusing on issues and influences that school leaders face, strategies school leaders adopt to deal with the complexities of their work, and conceptualisations of school leadership relevant to the context. An impressive array of international experts examine this neglected area of research by considering school leadership in nine heterogeneous contexts, providing rich and varied portrayals of school leadership and suggesting ways in which the leadership may be enhanced. School Leadership in Diverse Contexts is an ideal book for undergraduate and postgraduate students, particularly those studying units in educational leadership, comparative education and educational policy. Similarly undergraduate and postgraduate students engaged with development studies, history, sociology, law, human geography will be attracted to this text.

Author : Daming Feng
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Education and state
ISBN : 9789811507496

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Understanding China’s School Leadership by Daming Feng Pdf

This open access book outlines key terms of China’s school leadership in Chinese political and legal, financial, administrative, and cultural contexts. It reveals and interprets the real meaning of these practical terms based on existing laws, government documents, school policy texts as well as the latest empirical findings from school leaders and teachers’ surveys and interviews in China. Providing a holistic picture of China’s school leadership through the unique meanings of these terms, the book offers researchers and graduate students insights into school leadership practice and its context in China. Thus, it would likely intensify readers’ knowledge base to analyse and interpret the phenomenon and research data regarding China’s school leadership.

Author : Peter Earley,Dick Weindling
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004-10-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 0761943714

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Understanding School Leadership by Peter Earley,Dick Weindling Pdf

Written in a clear and readable style, the book contains an extensive exploration of leadership models and management strategies and is based on the latest research.

Author : Tony Townsend
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030237363

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Instructional Leadership and Leadership for Learning in Schools by Tony Townsend Pdf

This book offers a nuanced understanding of how two different theories of leadership can be applied to achieve better results within schools. These leadership theories – Instructional Leadership and Leadership for Learning – have assisted our recent understanding of school leadership. This book interrogates the theories themselves as well as their impact on education systems around the world. It also looks at how they can be practically applied to educate school leaders within their schools and beyond, building partnerships with families, schools and other community agencies serving students. In doing so, the book considers the possibility that these theories are not opposed, but two sides of the same coin. Both are underpinned by the question ‘how do we provide the best educational experience for students?’. The answer to this question will determine the way leaders go about the task of leading schools. This important book will be of interest and value to students and scholars of educational leadership, as well as educational leaders themselves.

Author : Sharon I. Radd,Gretchen Givens Generett,Mark Anthony Gooden,George Theoharis
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416629764

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Five Practices for Equity-Focused School Leadership by Sharon I. Radd,Gretchen Givens Generett,Mark Anthony Gooden,George Theoharis Pdf

This timely and essential book provides a comprehensive guide for school leaders who desire to engage their school communities in transformative systemic change. Sharon I. Radd, Gretchen Givens Generett, Mark Anthony Gooden, and George Theoharis offer five practices to increase educational equity and eliminate marginalization based on race, disability, socioeconomics, language, gender and sexual identity, and religion. For each dimension of diversity, the authors provide background information for understanding the current realities in schools and beyond, and they suggest "disruptive practices" to replace the status quo in order to achieve full inclusion and educational excellence for every child. Assuming that leadership to create equity is a unique practice, the book offers * Clear explanations of foundational terms and concepts, such as equity, systemic inequity, paradigms and cognitive dissonance, and privilege; * Specific recommendations for how to build support and sustainability by engaging colleagues and other stakeholders in constructive dialogues with multiple perspectives; * Detailed descriptions of routines and roles for building effective equity-leadership teams; * Guidelines and tools for performing an equity audit, including environmental scans; * A change framework to skillfully transform your system; and * Reflection activities for self-discovery, understanding, and personal and professional growth. A call to action that is both passionate and practical, Five Practices for Equity-Focused School Leadership is an indispensable roadmap for educators undertaking the journey toward an education system that acknowledges and advances the worth and potential of all students.

Author : Brent Davies
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781446260012

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The Essentials of School Leadership by Brent Davies Pdf

Building on the success of the first edition, this book provides a focused up-to-date introduction to the current themes and dimensions of educational leadership through contributions from some of the leading authors in the field. Each chapter introduces the reader to a key aspect of leadership. This new edition has been fully updated to include recent developments, new chapter summaries and further reading, and a new chapter on Developing Leadership. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential reading for school leaders who wish to have a better understanding of their leadership role. It is also suitable for Masters/Doctoral students worldwide, and will give those on professional development courses a valuable insight into school leadership.

Author : Jeffrey S. Brooks,Amanda Heffernan
Publisher : Information Age Publishing Incorporated
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1648022200

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The School Leadership Survival Guide by Jeffrey S. Brooks,Amanda Heffernan Pdf

Author : Stephanie Chitpin
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781800718173

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Understanding Decision-Making in Educational Contexts by Stephanie Chitpin Pdf

Understanding Decision-Making in Educational Contexts presents 'problem cases' confronting school leaders in real settings, and illustrates the multiple approaches that school leaders draw upon to navigate complex and challenging decision-making contexts.

Author : Jacquelynne Anne Boivin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000246315

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Exploring the Role of the School Principal in Predominantly White Middle Schools by Jacquelynne Anne Boivin Pdf

By detailing an explanatory sequential mixed methods study grounded in Critical Race Theory (CRT), this book explores the role of effective educational leadership in developing multicultural acceptance in predominantly white schools. Drawing on the rich experiences and accounts of school principals in rural middle schools in the US, the volume asks how principals’ personal attitudes, professional experiences, and the degree to which they view themselves as a mentor and influencer within the school impacts their approach to improving multicultural understanding amongst students, staff, and faculty. The text is organized into five clear chapters, providing critical reflections, a review of the relevant literature, and in-depth discussion of first-hand data. Six key findings relating to whole-school acceptance, the role of individual principal’s attitudes, and support for teaching staff open new avenues for research and inform recommendations for the professional development of school principals. In presenting key theory and practical implications of research, this book will be crucial reading for researchers, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of educational leadership, multicultural education, sociology of education, and teacher education.

Author : Brent Davies,Linda Ellison
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Education
ISBN : 0415133661

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School Leadership for the 21st Century by Brent Davies,Linda Ellison Pdf

Focuses on the changing context of education; the changing nature of self-managing schools; their own leadership and management skills within this environment.

Author : Charles L. Slater,Sarah W. Nelson
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781781906781

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Understanding the Principalship by Charles L. Slater,Sarah W. Nelson Pdf

This volume originates from the International Study of Principal Preparation (ISPP), a collaborative project representing nearly a decade of research on principal preparation in countries throughout the world. The authors examine the dynamic changes that are affecting the way principals work and transforming the world of educational leaders.

Author : Steven J. Courtney,Helen M. Gunter,Richard Niesche,Tina Trujillo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781350081840

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Understanding Educational Leadership by Steven J. Courtney,Helen M. Gunter,Richard Niesche,Tina Trujillo Pdf

Understanding Educational Leadership guides you through critical perspectives and approaches across the world, taking in the global north and south, and explores the ways in which educational leadership is currently understood, theorised, researched, modelled and practised. The book also covers contemporary issues including gender, sexual identity and race, as well as topics such as governance, performativity and corporatisation. It brings together evidence and ideas that illuminate the power structures and relations in educational leaders, leading and leadership and helps you to consider the impact on policy and practice, and to think about changes needed to mitigate the issues identified. The book showcases a wide range of theorists, including Bourdieu, Foucault and Fraser. Its impressive scope includes analyses of collectivist, neoliberal and historical influences on educational leadership. It explores forensically leadership styles, with an explicit focus on distributed, instructional, democratic, autocratic, laissez-faire and organisational forms. Carefully curated by the editors, the world-leading contributors draw on their wealth of knowledge about research and practice to provide you with an overview of educational leadership today, looking at global research, evidence, arguments and conceptualisations. Each chapter is written in an engaging and inspiring way, following a consistent approach to help you to develop your understanding in each of the areas covered. Full pedagogical features throughout include chapter summaries, key questions, case studies, questions for readers and further reading suggestions with questions on key texts. A companion website provides links to open-access outputs, research-project outcomes, and networking seminars, conferences with links to local, national and global events and connections.