Headteachers Mediocre Colleagues And The Challenges Of Educational Leadership
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Headteachers Mediocre Colleagues And The Challenges Of Educational Leadership
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Author : A. Cockburn
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2013-08-30
Headteachers Mediocre Colleagues And The Challenges Of Educational Leadership written by A. Cockburn and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-30 with Education categories.
A unique collection of headteachers' voices discussing leading and managing mediocre teachers and their colleagues. It explores the dilemmas they face as they cope with teachers' personal and professional lives, aging colleagues, accountability and government directives and provides significant insights into the complexities of being a leader.
Ebook Understanding Educational Leadership People Power And Culture
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Author : Hugh Busher
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Release Date : 2006-06-16
Ebook Understanding Educational Leadership People Power And Culture written by Hugh Busher and has been published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-16 with Education categories.
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.
The Headteacher As Effective Leader
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Author : Bill Boyle
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-05-23
The Headteacher As Effective Leader written by Bill Boyle and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-23 with Social Science categories.
First published in 1998, this volume focuses on the range of crucial role that the headteacher must fulfil as the leader. It has become apparent that being a good manager and teacher is not enough, the headteacher has to be able to lead and communicate the vision of the school to the staff, pupils, parents and governors. The role includes auditing the needs of the school and leading the process of planning to meet its targets, balancing quality of provision and raising standards within the limits of the school environment. The roles of team builder, motivator and systems thinker are also essential. Finally the headteacher has the role of developing staff, and promoting self-development linked with school improvement.
Extreme Headship
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Author : Phil McNulty
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2005
Extreme Headship written by Phil McNulty and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Education categories.
Extreme Headship describes an outstanding example of school improvement. Overcoming daily intrusions, nightly break-ins and racially divided warring gangs on the streets to move from the brink of closure to over-subscription.
School And System Leadership
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Author : Sue Robinson
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2012-03-08
School And System Leadership written by Sue Robinson and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-08 with Education categories.
School leadership is undergoing significant change as headteachers respond to new opportunities and challenges offered to or imposed on them as a result of government policy. There have been increasing calls for transformational change to redesign the school system to provide a suitable workforce for the knowledge economy and to manage the anticipated shortage of future school leaders. Sue Robinson combines her professional experience as a practising primary headteacher and National Leader of Education with recent research into the impact of government policy on the roles of primary heads to offer an analysis of the shifting nature of school leadership. Headteachers have taken advantage of roles available including consultancy, leadership of academies and federations and children's centres. Including interview material with 27 'outstanding' primary headteachers, this is the first book combining research and practitioner insight to show how: - heads have managed the educational agenda- how they have built capacity in school to sustain their new internal and external roles - their motivations, insights and experiences- the implications for government educational policy and leadership development
The Reality Of School Leadership
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Author : Richard Parker
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-06-23
The Reality Of School Leadership written by Richard Parker and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-23 with Education categories.
School leadership can be both immensely rewarding and deeply challenging. Headteachers are under intense pressure when dealing with issues that can range from dealing with difficult parents and the aftermath of tragedy or scandal, to the day-to-day challenges of juggling the many different priorities involved in keeping the school, students and staff, moving forward. In their inspirational new book experienced headteachers Richard Parker and David Middlewood, bring together the personal and professional experiences of successful headteachers and principals, from both primary and secondary schools, to provide a real life guide to the challenge of leadership in education. The focus of the book is not on idealised theories of leadership but on the pragmatic realities faced by school leaders today. It provides practical guidance and advice on key areas including: - Ideas and strategies for effective leadership - Juggling priorities and avoiding possible distractions - The importance of people-centred leadership - Transferable skills and the unique nature of the job - Maintaining passion and optimism and minimising fear and apprehension - Developing leadership skills without losing your individual personality and values The Reality of School Leadership is a must read for all current and aspiring leaders, eager to reap the rewards of the challenging profession of headship.
School Leadership
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Author : Professor Gerald Grace
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2005-08-31
School Leadership written by Professor Gerald Grace and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-31 with Education categories.
This text provides a study of the education policy scholarship of leadership. It examines the ways in which concepts of educational leadership and management have evolved historically and culturally, reviewing contemporary debates about the nature of school leadership.; The question of what school leadership could and should be is at the centre of political, ideological and educational debate in many societies. These debates involve cultural conservatives, New Right marketeers, democrats and community educators, feminists and critical theorists as well as school governors, headteachers and teachers, parents, community members and school students.; These debates are reviewed and the theoretical context is illuminated by fieldwork accounts derived from the research participation of 88 headteachers working in English schools, both primary and secondary. Such accounts provide an insight into the challenges of contemporary school leadership as headteachers face new power relationships, new curriculum responsibilities and management and marketing cultures which generate moral, ethical and professional dilemmas for many of them.
The Headship Game
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Author : Brian Fidler
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004
The Headship Game written by Brian Fidler and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Education categories.
Being an effective headteacher requires a combination of leadership skills. What does an aspiring head need to know to win the 'headship game'? Tessa Atton and Brian Fiddler focus on particular pressure points and key issues that can be particularly problematic and suggest ways of dealing with them. Comparisons are made between headships and chief executive roles of other organisations and extensive examples are included from current headteachers to illustrate aspects of the job which they find most challenging. The authors also examine the career of headship from application to retirement and emphasize the need to learn about leadership before becoming a head. Using examples of current headship practice, they suggest ways of developing good practice further. Some of the issues covered in this practical guide include: * development of leadership thought * achieving headship * selecting and supporting headteachers * understanding the demands of contemporary headship * after headship. The Headship Gamewill be a valuable resource for current and aspiring headteachers, deputy heads and those on NPQH courses.
School Leadership In Diverse Contexts
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Author : Simon Clarke
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-11-06
School Leadership In Diverse Contexts written by Simon Clarke and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-06 with Education categories.
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.
Educational Leadership
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Author : Harry Tomlinson
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2004-05-13
Educational Leadership written by Harry Tomlinson and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-05-13 with Education categories.
′This wide-ranging and thought-provoking book provides an alternative approach to personal and professional leadership development. Although directed at headteachers, it has much to say to all staff irrespective of whether they are in formal positions of leadership. Given the increased attention to professional development, this is a timely publication, and will cause those who read it reflect as well as providing a wealth of approaches and ideas which can be used in their school′ - Colin Parker, Headteacher of King Edward VI Aston School, Managing Schools Today `This is an exceptionally good book that clearly brings together the author′s experience as a headteacher and academic. Harry Tomlinson is an educationalist with deep insights into the personal development dimension of leadership. This is not your standard leadership book; instead it is a unique set of ideas, concepts and observations that comprehensively covers ′the how′ of building leadership abilities.With twenty chapters, this is a significant resource for practitioners, leadership developers and academics′ - Professor Brent Davies, International Journal Educational Management `This is undeniably, a terrifically rich and well-researched text which could be the starting point for a variety of personal development journeys. It has enormous value in asserting the importance of personal growth as the foundation for professional development′ - Times Education Supplement `This book will undoubtedly help school leaders and potential leaders acquire a basic understanding of the essential elements in understanding themselves and others in the professional context′ - Times Educational Supplement There are many books about professional development for leaders in schools and teachers, particularly in the context of performance management. Though this book takes account of these, the focus is initially very much on personal development through self-understanding and self-management, because this has to be the basis for profound professional development. This book provides an alternative approach to personal and professional leadership development. For the first time this wide range of topics has been covered in a book on educational leadership. Practical activities are included to encourage the learning process. The first part of the book looks at the individual and the personal learning, development of emotional intelligence and modeling excellence which provide the basis for professional development. In the middle chapters the author focuses on the interpersonal and team development processes such as career management, coaching and decision making. The concluding chapters explore issues at the school level but always concentrating on the individual leadership development required. These include major current concerns such as knowledge management, the learning organization and the work-life balance. The author reaches out to include evidence from beyond the world of schools and education in order to enhance understanding. This book provides an in-depth resource and a learning opportunity for all those concerned with educational leadership.