Beschreibung:
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.
IntroductionPART ONE: THE CHANGING ROLE AND NATURE OF HEADSHIPA Changing Discourse From Management to LeadershipStages of HeadshipWho Becomes a Head and How Long Do They Stay?The Changing Appeal and Reality of HeadshipOutstanding Leaders School Leadership in Action - A Case StudyAccountability and Ethically Responsible School LeadershipImages of LeadershipPART TWO: DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTLeadership Teams and SMTs - Three Research ProjectsThe Heart of the School? Middle Leaders Governing Bodies and Leadership Governing Bodies and School ImprovementEffective Schools and Improvement StrategiesDeveloping Leaders and Leadership Capacity