School Leadership for the 21st Century: Developing a Strategic Approach

by Linda Ellison (Author), ProfessorBrentDavies (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2005

  $77.49

  Education reform continues to be a dominating feature of education in the UK and many other countries throughout the world. As a result of this, it is now more important than ever that headteachers and school managers develop the skills which enable them to manage their new responsibilities effectively. In School Leadership in the 21st Century all the major aspects of school leadership are discussed, including: * the strategic and ethical dimensions of leadership * leading and managing change * leading and managing staff in high performance schools * information for student learning and organisational learning * transformation of schools in the tewnty-first century. The authors of this completely updated and revised edition have addressed the new standards and competency frameworks, making this an essential read for all headteachers and aspiring headteachers on NPQH or LPSH courses and anyone else with an interest in school leadership.

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $4.33

  The book focuses on leadership and management perspectives using a competency and knowledge approach. It provides a clear framework which enables school leaders to develop and reflect upon their own skills. This book includes key chapters on: understanding leadership and management competencies reengineering, future thinking and strategic planning leadership and effective team skills marketing, finance and information systems managing change and quality Among the contributors are Brian Caldwell and John West-Burnham. Contributors Co-editors Brent Davies, Professor and Director of the International Educational Leadership and Management Centre at the University of Lincolnshire and Humberside; Linda Ellis