What Works in School Leadership? (Paperback)

Linet Arthur

ISBN 10: 0367202727 / ISBN 13: 9780367202729

Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2024

Paperback. The key purpose of school leadership is to improve learning. What Works in School Leadership? examines research evidence and leadership models that focus on learning and provides resources that will help readers to understand their schools culture and develop strategies to change and improve their schools. It introduces and explains contemporary research, leadership theories and real-world examples to identify what works (and doesnt work) in school leadership.Recognising that leadership occurs at all levels in schools, this book addresses factors that underpin successful distributed, middle and team leadership. Chapters identify how leaders can effectively recruit, retain and motivate their staff, as well as the ways in which professional development can be supported. Key aspects of inclusive leadership that address diversity and equity are also considered in depth.Each school is unique and there is no magic formula that will guarantee instant results in every school; with this in mind, What Works in School Leadership? provides readers with a range of research evidence and resources to enable them to select strategies that will create a positive learning environment for staff and pupils at their own school.This is essential reading for school leaders, those aspiring to leadership and anyone studying or researching school leadership. The key purpose of school leadership is to improve learning. What Works in School Leadership? examines research evidence and leadership models that focus on learning, and provides resources that will help readers to understand their schools culture and develop strategies to change and improve their schools. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780367202729

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The key purpose of school leadership is to improve learning. What Works in School Leadership? examines research evidence and leadership models that focus on learning and provides resources that will help readers to understand their school’s culture and develop strategies to change and improve their schools. It introduces and explains contemporary research, leadership theories and real-world examples to identify what works (and doesn’t work) in school leadership.

Recognising that leadership occurs at all levels in schools, this book addresses factors that underpin successful distributed, middle and team leadership. Chapters identify how leaders can effectively recruit, retain and motivate their staff, as well as the ways in which professional development can be supported. Key aspects of inclusive leadership that address diversity and equity are also considered in depth.

Each school is unique and there is no magic formula that will guarantee instant results in every school; with this in mind, What Works in School Leadership? provides readers with a range of research evidence and resources to enable them to select strategies that will create a positive learning environment for staff and pupils at their own school.

This is essential reading for school leaders, those aspiring to leadership and anyone studying or researching school leadership.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Linet Arthur has extensive experience in educational leadership. This includes teaching courses on educational leadership and management to hundreds of students (at MA and doctoral levels). She has also undertaken research, training and consultancy in educational leadership for schools, local authorities and government departments in the UK and internationally.

Debra McGregor works at Oxford Brookes University. She has worked in education for nearly 40 years. She has taught in primary and secondary schools and various university settings in the UK, Europe and the USA. She has published many papers and books concerned with teaching and learning, the performing arts, cognitive development, the nature of creativity, school leadership and close to practice research.

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Titolo: What Works in School Leadership? (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new