School Leadership In The Caribbean
DOWNLOAD eBooks
Download School Leadership In The Caribbean PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get School Leadership In The Caribbean book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
School Leadership In The Caribbean
DOWNLOAD eBooks
Author : Paul Miller
language : en
Publisher: Symposium Books Ltd
Release Date : 2013-05-06
School Leadership In The Caribbean written by Paul Miller and has been published by Symposium Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-06 with Education categories.
Successful school leadership is an issue currently being debated up and down Caribbean territories. Key issues in the ongoing debate include: students’ outcomes and participation in the regional Caribbean Secondary Examinations (CSEC); teacher recruitment and retention; teacher training and continuing professional development (upgrading); and parental involvement. These issues point to leadership at various levels, whether in its exercise or in its influence, and are examined within and across national and regional education systems. Particular attention is given to debates around improving outcomes for students, teacher development and the role of the principal in leading school improvement. A source of debate about practice of school leadership in the Caribbean surrounds the issue of gender. Where are men in teaching? Where are men in leadership positions and positions of responsibility? Unlike in some countries where, for example, men tend to hold more leadership positions than women, especially at the secondary phase of education, in the Caribbean this is not the case: there are more female teachers at every level and more female teachers occupy leadership positions at every level. Within this book, gendered leadership as practised and enacted in the Caribbean is examined from religious, social, historical and political positions, pointing to a clear political dichotomy. There is no unitary definition of what can count as school leadership in the Caribbean, despite clear similarities of practices and approaches. What this volume argues, however, is that within the Caribbean region there are many similarities of experience for the practice and exercise of school leadership which draw on a common framework of teacher training, a common language and a common socio-political history that existed well before the formation of CARICOM through British colonisation. This book does not dwell on the period of British colonisation but discusses the extent to which this period in Caribbean history has influenced the practice of school leadership today, most notably in areas such as curricular and teacher training models. Education in emergency situations, such teaching and learning in severe weather conditions such as hurricanes, is also spotlighted. As a whole, the themes in this edited volume proffer an evidence-based approach to contemporary issues in school leadership in the Caribbean and extend the current literature in the field.
Exploring School Leadership In England And The Caribbean
DOWNLOAD eBooks
Author : Paul Miller
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-01-28
Exploring School Leadership In England And The Caribbean written by Paul Miller and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-28 with Education categories.
· What drives school leaders? · What do they do on a day to day basis? · What helps or constrains their decision-making? · What keeps them focused amidst challenges? Rather than applying theory to practice, Exploring School Leadership in England and the Caribbean draws on how school leaders practice and experience their own leadership. Paul Miller draws on case studies from Jamaica and England to explore what it means to be a school leader and explores a wide-range of issues, including accountability, performativity, inclusion and multiculturalism, technology, staffing and resourcing decisions. While no two school leaders will have identical experiences as a school leader, Paul Miller draws on the first-hand accounts of school leaders to show that regardless of school size, type and location there are a number of common experiences and themes. Miller acknowledges that the practice of school leadership is occurring in an uncertain economic environment, buoyed by a fast paced policy context where by targets linked to national economic development are the new normal. He concludes that school leadership is a continuous balancing act driven by and experienced through an “Economic-motor model” of schooling- which he proposes.
Leadership For School Improvement In The Caribbean
DOWNLOAD eBooks
Author : Austin Ezenne
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2010-06-01
Leadership For School Improvement In The Caribbean written by Austin Ezenne and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-01 with Education categories.
The chapters in this book should stimulate the reader not only to think about the kind of leadership that is needed to improve schools in the Caribbean (using 'schools' in the widest sense to range from early childhood to higher education institutions) but also other forms of support. The book deals in detail with issues of leadership. At the theoretical level there is exploration of appropriate models of leadership in the effort to create effective schools. At the practical level the importance of the principal's role is explored. This book is very timely and should prove informative not only to current and prospective leaders but also to students and scholars both locally and internationally with an interest in Caribbean education. The chapters are written in a sufficiently user- friendly style to be of interest also to the general public who want to see the process of transformation realised in our education systems.
Reimagining Educational Leadership In The Caribbean
DOWNLOAD eBooks
Author : Canute S. Thompson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Reimagining Educational Leadership In The Caribbean written by Canute S. Thompson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Education categories.
Includes appendix (pages 103-106): survey questionnaire.
Leadership For School Improvement In The Caribbean
DOWNLOAD eBooks
Author : Austin Ezenne
language : en
Publisher: Information Age Pub Incorporated
Release Date : 2009-11
Leadership For School Improvement In The Caribbean written by Austin Ezenne and has been published by Information Age Pub Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11 with Education categories.
The chapters in this book should stimulate the reader not only to think about the kind of leadership that is needed to improve schools in the Caribbean (using 'schools' in the widest sense to range from early childhood to higher education institutions) but also other forms of support. The book deals in detail with issues of leadership. At the theoretical level there is exploration of appropriate models of leadership in the effort to create effective schools. At the practical level the importance of the principal's role is explored. This book is very timely and should prove informative not only to current and prospective leaders but also to students and scholars both locally and internationally with an interest in Caribbean education. The chapters are written in a sufficiently user- friendly style to be of interest also to the general public who want to see the process of transformation realised in our education systems.
Achieving Inclusive Education In The Caribbean And Beyond
DOWNLOAD eBooks
Author : Stacey N. J. Blackman
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-05-28
Achieving Inclusive Education In The Caribbean And Beyond written by Stacey N. J. Blackman and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-28 with Education categories.
This book offers an international perspective of philosophical, conceptual and praxis-oriented issues that impinge on achieving education for all students. It sheds light on the historical, systemic, structural, organizational, and attitudinal barriers that continue to be antithetical to the philosophy and practice of inclusive education within the Caribbean. The first section of the book examines how globalized views of inclusion informed by philosophical ideas from the North have influenced and continue to influence the equity in education agenda in the region. The second section considers how exclusion and marginalization still occur across selected Caribbean islands. It provides both quantitative and qualitative data about the nature and experience of exclusion in selected Caribbean islands, the UK and USA. The third section tackles the practical realities of transforming education systems in the Caribbean for inclusion. In particular, it identifies teacher practices as the main site of interrogation that needs to be tackled if inclusion is to be successful. The fourth and final section examines the contribution of principals and exemplars to the development and advocacy for inclusive education. It discusses how educational leadership is understood, as well as the role of school principals in making inclusion a reality in schools, the challenges experienced and the qualities of education leaders.
School Leadership And Inclusive Education Practices In Caribbean Secondary Schools
DOWNLOAD eBooks
Author : Mishel Patrina Moriah
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
School Leadership And Inclusive Education Practices In Caribbean Secondary Schools written by Mishel Patrina Moriah and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Caribbean Area categories.
This study has identified major misalignments between the requirements of the United Nations conventions regarding inclusion and the current focus of the Caribbean system of Education. In their efforts to maintain a student centred approach in leading their schools, the Head Teachers have been instrumental and innovative under uniquely challenging school circumstances. There is potential for the Caribbean schools' context to be seen as a place for the development of leadership that supports the process of inclusive education. However, the impression was that it would take major realignment of leadership perspectives, alongside trained, skilled expertise to be able to deliver meaningful support for inclusion.
Factors That Contribute To Successful Schools A Caribbean Perspective
DOWNLOAD eBooks
Author : Eulalie Daley Semper
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2014-10-17
Factors That Contribute To Successful Schools A Caribbean Perspective written by Eulalie Daley Semper and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-17 with Education categories.
This book explores various factors that contribute to successful schools in the Caribbean. Based on my own personal and professional experience, I define successful schools as those schools where high-quality teaching takes place in a supportive environment. In these schools, spiritual leaders seek to work with educational stakeholders to develop and facilitate a culture of excellence. Therefore, I have decided to examine teacher development, community involvement, spiritual leadership, servant leadership, and an established culture of success as additional factors that can contribute to successful schools in the Antiguan context. However, this study can yield valuable information that can be used to assess educational practices within different types of schools regionally and globally since one of its main aims is to explore stakeholders’ perceptions on the contributing factors to schools’ academic success. In this book, educational practitioners, policy makers, and institutional leaders will find principles of success that will affect principal leadership, classroom learning, and student achievement.
Assessing The Current State Of Education In The Caribbean
DOWNLOAD eBooks
Author : Bissessar, Charmaine
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2016-10-11
Assessing The Current State Of Education In The Caribbean written by Bissessar, Charmaine and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-11 with Education categories.
To meet the various needs of students, administrative policies and instructional techniques must consistently be improved upon. This allows schools to deliver a higher quality of education to students. Assessing the Current State of Education in the Caribbean is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on recent developments and innovations for schools in the Caribbean region. Focusing on teacher leadership, learning assessment techniques, and technology uses, this book is ideally designed for educators, school administrators, professionals, and researchers interested in recent developments within the education sector.
Managing For Learning
DOWNLOAD eBooks
Author : Melissa Adelman
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2021-05-20
Managing For Learning written by Melissa Adelman and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-20 with Business & Economics categories.
How can countries make sustainable gains in student learning at scale? This is a pressing question for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)--and the developing world more broadly--as countries seek to build human capital to drive sustainable growth. Significant progress in access has expanded coverage such that nearly all children in the region attend primary school, but many do not gain basic skills and drop out before completing secondary school, in part due to low-quality service delivery. The preponderance of evidence shows that it is learning--and not schooling in and of itself--that contributes to individual earnings, economic growth, and reduced inequality. For LAC in particular, low levels of human capital are a critical factor in explaining the region’s relatively weak growth performance over the last half century. The easily measurable inputs are well-known, and the end goal is relatively clear, but raising student achievement at scale remains a challenge. Why? Part of the answer lies in management--the managers, structures, and practices that guide how inputs into the education system are translated into outputs, and ultimately outcomes. While management is often mentioned as an important factor in education policy discussions, relatively little quantitative research has been done to define and measure it. And even less has been done to unpack how and how much management matters for education quality. This study presents new conceptual and empirical contributions that can be synthesized in four key messages: 1. Student learning is unlikely to improve at scale without better management. 2. Management quality can be measured and should be measured as a catalyst for improvement. 3. Management affects how well every level of an education system functions, from individual schools to central technical units, and how well they work together. 4. Several pathways to strengthening management are open to LAC countries now, with the potential for significant results. The study elaborates on each of these messages, synthesizing recent data and research and presenting the results of several new research initiatives from across the region.