Leadership and strategic management are both issues of central importance in raising achievement in schools and colleges and thus are at the heart of the educational debate today.
This book is concerned with such major issues as: the nature of strategic management in education; the importance of vision, and mission; styles of leadership; models of educational management; and the purposes of strategic management, which here are equated with the effectiveness and improvement of the institution.
It will be invaluable for students of educational management, such as those following masters...
Leadership and strategic management are both issues of central importance in raising achievement in schools and colleges and thus are at the heart of ...
'This is one of very few texts to give recognition to the difficulties in large institutions and to give practical advice about the degree to which collegiality can be built into strategic planning. The authors provide an overview of all aspects of leadership within education, giving ample references within each section for more detailed study' - Mentoring and Tutoring 'The book would constitute a good starting-point for anyone wishing to understand contemporary developments in educational management' - Educational Research Leadership and strategic management are both issues of central...
'This is one of very few texts to give recognition to the difficulties in large institutions and to give practical advice about the degree to which co...
"The authors challenge the reader to reconsider leadership theory in light of notions of social justice and diversity, and to put into place newly articulated frameworks for action. The text is richly supported by strong empirical research and a sometimes-intricate philosophical approach in making its case for justice and fairness in education and beyond."
--CHOICE
What do we mean by diversity? Why is it an important issue for leaders of schools, colleges and universities?
As society becomes increasingly diverse, there is significant...
"The authors challenge the reader to reconsider leadership theory in light of notions of social justice and diversity, and to put into place newly ...
"The authors challenge the reader to reconsider leadership theory in light of notions of social justice and diversity, and to put into place newly articulated frameworks for action. The text is richly supported by strong empirical research and a sometimes-intricate philosophical approach in making its case for justice and fairness in education and beyond."
--CHOICE
What do we mean by diversity? Why is it an important issue for leaders of schools, colleges and universities?
As society becomes increasingly diverse, there is significant...
"The authors challenge the reader to reconsider leadership theory in light of notions of social justice and diversity, and to put into place newly ...
Explores the effects of teachers' and lecturers' research and its impact on organizational improvement. This book shows how improvements in management and leadership arising from practitioner research can contribute to advances in teaching and learning.
Explores the effects of teachers' and lecturers' research and its impact on organizational improvement. This book shows how improvements in management...
The authentic voices of sixty successful women, identify the challenges that they have faced in their careers and the ways in which they have overcome them. These include a male work culture and reconciling the demands of work and family. The 'glass ceiling' may have moved up a little, but it is still there.
The authentic voices of sixty successful women, identify the challenges that they have faced in their careers and the ways in which they have overcome...
This classic guide continues to be the leading Research Methods text that specifically deals with Educational Leadership and Management. The collection boasts an array of high-profile international expert contributors, covering a wide range of specialisms, emphasising the importance of the critically engaged practitioner.
Accessible and user-friendly, this edition has been fully revised and updated to take full account of online research. It features new authors, more case studies and examples, and brand new chapters on:
- research Design
- grounded...
This classic guide continues to be the leading Research Methods text that specifically deals with Educational Leadership and Management. The collectio...
