One of the difficulties with the production of a book that describes the international terrain of leadership and management is that political and social contexts in which policy and practice occur are multi-dimensional. Yet the authors have successfully woven a narrative that engages the reader and helps shape our understanding of diverse ways in which leading and managing occurs in a range of countries. In particular I found the examples regarding schools, resources and teachers' professional work from developing countries a disturbing component of what could be termed the trauma of...
One of the difficulties with the production of a book that describes the international terrain of leadership and management is that political and soci...
One of the difficulties with the production of a book that describes the international terrain of leadership and management is that political and social contexts in which policy and practice occur are multi-dimensional. Yet the authors have successfully woven a narrative that engages the reader and helps shape our understanding of diverse ways in which leading and managing occurs in a range of countries. In particular I found the examples regarding schools, resources and teachers' professional work from developing countries a disturbing component of what could be termed the trauma of...
One of the difficulties with the production of a book that describes the international terrain of leadership and management is that political and soci...
'AT LAST, A BOOK ABOUT THIS MOST VEXED PART OF THE CURRICULUM WHICH IS OBJECTIVE, HONEST AND RESEARCH-BASED. These two well-established authors have done what even supposedly neutral writers of official reports have been unable to do and this is because they emerge as having only one 'axe to grind', namely what is best for the students and the country.
Showing only too clearly the confusions and competitions which have bedevilled provision for this age group, THE AUTHORS' VIEWS ARE CONVINCING AND CREDIBLE PARTLY BECAUSE-UNUSUALLY- THEY COME FROM NEITHER A 'PRO-SCHOOL' OR A...
'AT LAST, A BOOK ABOUT THIS MOST VEXED PART OF THE CURRICULUM WHICH IS OBJECTIVE, HONEST AND RESEARCH-BASED. These two well-established authors have d...
"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 ...
This text examines strategic management in education in order to improve practice in schools and colleges, using ideas derived from international practice and research. It stresses the importance of vision, mission and culture, but also focuses upon the practical implementation of strategy.
This text examines strategic management in education in order to improve practice in schools and colleges, using ideas derived from international prac...
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...
In the last 20 years, series of government-led initiatives world-wide have led to the marketization of education. Managing external relations has become an important role for leaders of schools and colleges, as self-management requires them to think strategically and act responsively. Scanning and responding to the external environment lies at the heart of ensuring quality educational provision, and surviving as a credible learning organization. This book examines the key issues for educational institutions in managing the range of external relations.
The editors believe that importing a...
In the last 20 years, series of government-led initiatives world-wide have led to the marketization of education. Managing external relations has beco...
