Educational Leadership In Schools
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Leadership For Change The Singapore Schools Experience
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Author : Thiam Seng Koh
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2017-12-27
Leadership For Change The Singapore Schools Experience written by Thiam Seng Koh and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-27 with Education categories.
The book shares stories of the role of school leadership in Singapore, with case studies from selected schools, that provides some insights on how Singapore delivers a high-quality education that had led to it achieving high rankings in TIMMS and PISA. This book will provide both the historical and present contexts of changes in the education system, school leadership and teacher leadership in Singapore that made it what it is today. It will distil some universal principles of educational change that school leaders and policy makers can apply in bringing about educational changes that will enhance the learning experiences of students and prepare them for future challenges.
School Leadership And Educational Change In Singapore
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Author : Benjamin Wong
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-03-29
School Leadership And Educational Change In Singapore written by Benjamin Wong and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-29 with Education categories.
This book provides readers with insights into how Singapore school leaders are actively engaged in the transformation of the Singapore education system. It brings to attention crucial elucidations of the increasing demand and complexity placed on school leaders through the use of case studies. Each chapter in the book focuses on a particular issue which has become important or has gained renewed importance in the Singapore education system. The chapters first provide a background to the theme under examination and a theoretical basis for discussion. They then narrate the case that shows how school leaders interpret and implement policy initiatives in their respective schools or lead change in that area. The case studies span over a wide range of domains such as instructional leadership, assessment leadership, stakeholder engagement, professional learning communities, and school branding. The data collected from these case studies came primarily from interviews of educators in theirrespective school contexts, in addition to other sources of data such as artifacts. Each case study highlights descriptions, interpretations, and perspectives across school contexts, which is consistent with the proposition that school leadership is very much shaped by context. At the end of each chapter, there are guiding questions to help readers critically analyse and reflect on the main learning points of the case.
Understanding School Leadership
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Author : Peter Earley
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2004-09-28
Understanding School Leadership written by Peter Earley and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-28 with Education categories.
`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.
The Essentials Of School Leadership
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Author : Brent Davies
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2005-02-09
The Essentials Of School Leadership written by Brent Davies and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-02-09 with Education categories.
Copublished with Corwin Press This book examines current themes in educational leadership, considers the dimensions of various types of leadership, and includes contributions from internationally recognized leading authors on the subject.
School Leadership And Education System Reform
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Author : Peter Earley
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-01-12
School Leadership And Education System Reform written by Peter Earley and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-12 with Education categories.
How can school leaders shape organisations that offer consistently high quality, rounded and equitable education in the context of rapid change? How can wider school systems support and encourage all schools to succeed in this way? School Leadership and Education System Reform considers the ways in which school leadership and its practice has changed and developed in response to a rapidly changing educational scenario over the last decade to meet the ever-growing and changing demands of children, policy-makers and other stakeholders and considers future developments. Drawing together leading thinkers and researchers in the field of leadership and management this text takes an international perspective to consider what we know about school leadership and learning, and its practice. Theoretically and conceptually informed, the contributors draw on recent empirical research studies into leadership, learning and system reform to explore the key areas of school leadership and management with specific reference to student, adult and organisational learning. Key topics covered include: · The relationship between leadership and student learning · How leaders foster professional learning and evidence-informed improvement · The changing role and nature of accountability · System leadership and governance in networked systems · The balance between accountability, markets, and networks in 'self-improving' school systems · Emerging challenges and opportunities for leaders, such as the implications of new technologies Essential reading for those on postgraduate courses on leadership and management and those looking to develop their leadership practice, School Leadership and Education System Reform clearly sets out the key issues and provides discussion points and suggests resources to support and guide the reader through the wealth of information.
Educational Leadership For Social Justice And Improving High Needs Schools
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Author : Bruce G. Barnett
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2020-12-31
Educational Leadership For Social Justice And Improving High Needs Schools written by Bruce G. Barnett and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-31 with Education categories.
This book commemorates the 10 years of the International School Leadership Development Network (ISLDN). It provides a comprehensive overview of studies on social justice leadership and high-needs schools, featuring research from 19 countries. The volume offers practical strategies for school leaders and examines the project's contributions.
Handbook Of Research On The Education Of School Leaders
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language : en
Publisher: Routledge
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Handbook Of Research On The Education Of School Leaders written by and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
School Leadership International Perspectives
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Author : Stephan Huber
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2009-12-24
School Leadership International Perspectives written by Stephan Huber and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-24 with Education categories.
Recent research into school effectiveness has corroborated the theory that the school leader plays a pivotal role making their school a successful institution, and is most often cited as the key factor in a school’s development. Reflecting the importance it is given in the today’s education landscape, this book explores the latest trends in school leadership from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Each chapter provides insight into an aspect of current research, with detailed case studies coming from as far afield as Hong Kong and Canada. In the context of the ever-increasing burden of responsibility placed on education management to safeguard and enhance the quality of education they provide, school leadership is now a core concern of policy makers. In addition, most countries are undertaking fundamental education reforms that will have a major influence on the nature of school leadership. Offering the most up-to-date research on this central issue, this book will both inform and shape the debate.
Understanding Educational Leadership
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Author : Hugh Busher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Understanding Educational Leadership written by Hugh Busher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Education categories.
This book is aimed at school leaders, middle managers and teachers who want to understand more critically about how the organizational and interpersonal processes of leadership affect the quality of learning and teaching. The book considers how leaders at all levels in schools - from the most senior manager to the classroom teacher - negotiate and work together to construct, sustain and improve successful learning and promote a sense of community among the students and staff who are members of the school. This is a timely book as there is renewed recognition of the importance of distributed leadership in developing creative schools and an emerging recognition of teachers operating as leaders and managers of students' learning. Another key element is the recognition of the importance of middle managers in schools as pastoral leaders and subject leaders who can shape effective learning and teaching. Whilst other books have looked at the processes of school leadership (ie strategies and functions), the focus here is on people and the quality of relationships and how they can impact on the success or failure of school processes. It offers insights into why some strategies employed by educational leaders work and others do not.
Demystifying Educational Leadership And Administration In The Middle East And North Africa
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Author : Khalid Arar
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-12-01
Demystifying Educational Leadership And Administration In The Middle East And North Africa written by Khalid Arar and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-01 with Education categories.
This volume explores how educational leadership and administration (ELA) is constructed in the Middle East and North African region (MENA), and charts the development of ELA as a discipline. Against the backdrop of rapid growth and interest in the educational restructuring, educational reforms, policy and leadership landscape of the region, chapters investigate issues concerned with the production and utilization of knowledge in the field, and analyse the future of ELA in relation to the educational policies and practices in MENA countries. Featuring a broad range of geographically dispersed specialist contributors involved in leadership, policy, and administration, the volume ultimately sheds light on this little-researched area of study to demystify common tropes and misunderstandings surrounding ELA in the MENA region. This book will be of use to scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students involved with international and comparative education, higher education management, and education policy and politics more broadly.