Managing in the Educational Madhouse: A Guide for School Managers

Managing in the Educational Madhouse: A Guide for School Managers

by David E . Hellawell (Author)

Synopsis

This eagerly - awaited offering will delight Hellawell's growing fan base: 'Research repeatedly shows the difficulty of staying sane in insane places. David Hellawell is the shining exception as, once again, he highlights the bizarre politics and practices of our allegedly rational education system. Read him and stay sane too!' John Eggleston, Professor of Education, University of Warwick 'David Hellawell's writing is for those who really take education seriously. Without his wit, insights, sense and sensibility, we might be led into an uncritical void of educational dogma aaC-- of our own and others' making! He illuminates the work of headteachers and schools to bring fresh zest to our thinking.' Peter Williman, Headteacher, Meadows First School, Bromsgrove

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Questions Publishing Co Ltd
Published: 01 Jul 1999

ISBN 10: 1841900117
ISBN 13: 9781841900117

Media Reviews
'Research repeatedly shows the difficulty of staying sane in insane places. David Hellawell is the shining exception as, once again, he highlights the bizarre politics and practices of our allegedly rational education system. Read him and stay sane tool' John Eggleston, Professor of Education, University of Warwick 'David Hellawell's writing is for those who really take education seriously. Without his wit, insights, sense and sensibility, we might be led into an uncritical void of educational dogma - of our own and others' making! He illuminates the work of headteachers and schools to bring fresh zest to our thinking.' Peter Williman, Headteacher, Meadows First School, Bromsgrove
Author Bio
David Hellawell is Professor of Education Management and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Central England in Birmingham.