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Departmental leadership in higher education (UK Higher Education OUP Humanities & Social Sciences Higher Education OUP)

Departmental leadership in higher education (UK Higher Education OUP Humanities & Social Sciences Higher Education OUP)

by Peter Knight (Author)

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    Paperback 2001

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Synopsis

This book is primarily aimed at those who have, or will have, a role in leading departments or teams in higher education institutions. It examines the ways in which mainstream leadership thinking does - and does not - apply to departments and teams in HEIs and suggests that departmental leadership is critical to institutional well-being. A series of substantive chapters explores assessment, learning and teaching, research and scholarship, administration and continuing professional development, and the final chapter discusses the ways in which individuals learn how to lead. The book offers a way of looking at the practice of leading rather than presenting a selection of tips or tools for leadership, but is studded with fascinating views from departmental leaders and extensive practical advice.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 218
 Publisher: Open University Press
Published: 01 Apr 2001
ISBN 10: 0335206751
ISBN 13: 9780335206759

Media Reviews
...sensible advise about a range of practical topics and the HoD who reads it will be better placed to facilitate informed decision making.

...the average HoD will actually be doing rather well to keep their head above water...what a shame that most of them will not find the time to read and reflect upon this valuable book, were they able to, maybe our university departments would be better led. - LTSN Reviews

Author Bio
Peter Knight and Paul Trowler are Senior Lecturers in the Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University. Peter Knight was a Principal Lecturer and Head of History before turning to educational research. He is directing a study of undergraduate employability, retains an interest in formative assessment and is working on the professional development of high school and university teachers. Paul Trowler has a background in sociology and current research interests in cultures and change in higher education. He is currently programme director of the doctoral programme in educational research at Lancaster. Previously he was Reader in Higher Education at the University of Central Lancashire.