This, the first book in the series, Professional Learning and Development in Schools and Higher Education, is edited by two experienced, committed and skilled educationists from different parts of the world but with converging values and viewpoints. The result is a rich melange of authors from the USA, Australia, South Africa, Canada and New Zealand all of whom focus on the use of evidence informed decision-making in schools and classrooms. This focus makes for an unusual collection which acts as an antidote to change agendas which are entirely results driven. The book provides evidence from...

This, the first book in the series, Professional Learning and Development in Schools and Higher Education, is edited by two experienced, committed and skilled educationists from different parts of the world but with converging values and viewpoints. The result is a rich melange of authors from the USA, Australia, South Africa, Canada and New Zealand all of whom focus on the use of evidence informed decision-making in schools and classrooms. This focus makes for an unusual collection which acts as an antidote to change agendas which are entirely results driven. The book provides evidence from...

Bringing together internationally recognised scholars such as Andy Hargreaves, Megan Crawford and Lorna Earl, this book focuses on the relationship between leadership and learning. It draws together a wealth of knowledge and evidence in the field, including:

- Effective leadership practices across a variety of contexts, such as system leadership, professional learning communities and leading different cultures

- Expert commentaries on research, practice and theory

- Overviews of international research evidence on leadership and learning

This...