Educational Leadership and Management: Developing Insights and Skills
1st Edition
0335236081
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9780335236084
© 2010 | Published: April 16, 2010
This accessible book demonstrates the insights and skills needed by leaders in education in an increasingly diverse society. It integrates theory with practice by presenting a real life scenario in each chapter. Drawing on literature and examples fro…
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Leading and managing for diversity and social justice
Leading with values (Anne Gold)
Communication
Decision making and the management of conflict
Motivation and delegation
Performance management
Working with and through teams
Meetings
Managing time and stress
Developing understanding of emotion and leadership (Megan Crawford)
Personal and institutional development
Leading with values (Anne Gold)
Communication
Decision making and the management of conflict
Motivation and delegation
Performance management
Working with and through teams
Meetings
Managing time and stress
Developing understanding of emotion and leadership (Megan Crawford)
Personal and institutional development
This accessible book demonstrates the insights and skills needed by leaders in education in an increasingly diverse society. It integrates theory with practice by presenting a real life scenario in each chapter.
Drawing on literature and examples from both the UK and international sources, it takes a stance on equity, and offers a fresh look at what it means to be a leader in education today.
Key features:
- Theory and practice are brought together in a clear and accessible way
- It promotes an ethical stance based on values of social justice and equity
- Strong focus on cultural diversity
- The authors draw on their own extensive research to provide authentic and informed views
The book will be of interest to both practitioners and students of educational leadership and management.