Jim O'Brien (Author, Editor)
School Leadership
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780460512
- author:
- Jim O'Brien (Author, Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dunedin Academic Press 3rd Revised edition edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 234
- Dimensions:
- 15.7 x 2.3 x 23.9 cm
- Genre:
- Education Studies & Teaching, School Education & Teaching, Care & Counselling, Jim O'Brien,School Leadership,Dunedin Academic Press,1780460511,Education & Teaching,Education,Education / Teaching,Educational Administration,Education & Languages / Teac
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
School Leadership provides a comprehensive overview of current thinking on leadership in schools, exploring its social context and suggesting ways forward. The authors draw on their experience with Headship preparation and development to offer insights into the complexities of leading a school community. The book considers the role of leadership within both institutional and democratic frameworks, examining questions around who the leaders are and what leadership involves. It sets out examples of general issues facing schools and school leaders across the world, making it a valuable resource for those in head teaching positions, education administrators, or aspiring to leadership roles. This revised edition builds on the success of previous editions, offering a thoroughly updated guide to school leadership that is essential reading for anyone involved in educational administration.