Leadership

Harness the power of collective efficacy to achieve quality implementation! Designed to overcome a common barrier to successful implementation of school improvement efforts--entrenched belief systems--this book digs deeper into the power of collective...

Understanding Educational Leadership guides you through critical perspectives and approaches across the world, taking in the global north and south, and explores the ways in which educational leadership is currently understood, theorised, researched,...

`The Moral Imperative of School Leadership is an important read for school leader and system administrators, not so much because it provides a prescription of the future of public education, but more because it elevates the moral imperative of public...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781942496151Author Anthony MuhammadFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Solution TreePublisher Solution TreeWeight(grams) 318g

This valuable textbook communicates the complexities and controversies at the heart of youth work management, exploring key issues in a critical fashion. Written by a team of experienced youth work lecturers, the chapters cover topics such as planning,...

Education is threatened on a global scale by forces of neoliberalism, through high stakes accountability, privatization and a destructive language of learning. In all respects, a GERM (Global Education Reform Movement) has erupted from international...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781946444004Author Shelley BurgessFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.Publisher Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645955705Author Ant BagshawFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Higher ImaginationPublisher Higher ImaginationWeight(grams) 150g

Not just another book on leadership teams For school teams to succeed, they need leadership, independence, meaningful collaboration, and a shared conviction that they have real power to enact actual change. Educators know this, but they often lack an...

In recent years, the issue of race in education in the UK have been submerged in wider discourses of diversity, leading to an invisibility of the quotidian experiences of marginalised peoples in educational institutions. Race, Education and Educational...

In his 2011 ASCD best-seller Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning, author Mike Schmoker described a fresh approach to K-12 teaching built on three core elements: a focused and coherent curriculum; clear, prioritized...

When it comes to school initiatives, more isn't always better. Today's educators are buried under old practices, new ideas, and recommended initiatives. The problem? With such an abundance of strategies, it's hard to recognize what, if anything, is...

Expert-led, interdisciplinary, and international in scope, this insightful book aims to increase the representation and leadership potential of women working in academia, examining the intersection of multiple inequalities with a specific focus on...

This easy-to-use playbook prompts educators to clarify, articulate, and actualize instructional leadership goals with the aim of delivering on the promise of equity and excellence for all.About the AuthorCathy Lassiter, Ed.D., is an international...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648793120Author Ezard TraceyFormat PaperbackPage Count 278Imprint Tracey Ezard Pty, LimitedPublisher Tracey Ezard Pty, Limited

All too often, schools make decisions about language without a proper understanding of the issues involved. Language Awareness at School addresses this problem by exploring a range of topics related to language, helping teachers to make informed choices...

Carrying out leadership research in educational establishments can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. This accessible book offers sound practical advice and a clear conceptual framework for this research. Drawing on their extensive expertise, the...

Vibrant, quality, inclusive, and performing education systems remain a constant aspiration for all countries and educational stakeholders, and are more important than ever given the uncertain and disrupted times in which we live. Ground-breaking and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916456075Author Jackie ArnoldFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint CRC Ltd and C4e LtdPublisher CRC Ltd and C4e LtdWeight(grams) 104gDimensions(mm) 165mm...

Leading from Within is a wonderful collection of ninety-three poems from well-loved poets, each of which is accompanied by a brief personal commentary from a leader explaining the significance and meaning of the poem in his or her life and work. The...

This book examines the ways in which well-being affects educational outcomes. Using an ecological approach, the book defines what we mean by well-being and resilience in education and how this relates to policy and children and young people's rights. The...

Narrowing the Achievement Gap proposes a radical change to our conception of learning, education and schooling, arguing that parental engagement is the best lever we have for school improvement and closing the achievement gap. Unique in its focus on...

Schools are increasingly expected to improve mental health and well-being and academic outcomes for students. However, the debate about well-being and school improvement is often unhelpfully polarised with attachment-informed and restorative-justice...

An exploration of how plant behavior and adaptation offer valuable insights for human thriving.We know that plants are important. They maintain the atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. They nourish other living organisms and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804430071Author Anna EliatambyFormat PaperbackPage Count 82Imprint Shilka PublishingPublisher Shilka PublishingWeight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Gifted students may possess the seeds of gifted leadership or may be expected to lead because of their intellectual capacities. And, as with any potentiality, leadership ability should be developed. This book looks beyond current definitions and examples...

In Putting Teachers First, author and speaker Brad Johnson offers tons of invaluable tips for building and maintaining strong, dynamic relationships with your teachers, leading to greater job satisfaction, lower turnover, and improved performance across...

Cultivate a Culture of Learning by Doing In Teacher Development Picture a world where teachers, equipped with the expertise to produce the best outcomes in every context, confidently and intentionally inquire, adapt, and change instruction based on...

Becoming a Transformative Leader from the Inside Out: A Guide for Educators is written for both emerging and veteran school leaders who want to transform our education system to one where everyone thrives. The Inside Out Transformative Leadership Model...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781962188739Author Breauna C WallFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Solution TreePublisher Solution TreeWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 251mm * 181mm *...

These case studies allow educational leadership students to put themselves into real-world administrative positions and to think critically about the issues and conflicts they will face on the job. KEY TOPICS: A collection of true-life case studies...

Lead lasting change for your entire learning community School leadership requires more than good intentions-it demands consequential actions that produce positive and meaningful outcomes for students, teachers, and the whole school community...

As educational settings in the United States become more diverse and uncertain, students need support in new and formative non-academic ways. To combat the deep inequalities that persist across the educational system, we need transformative leadership...

Too often, new superintendents-even if they have succeeded in other administrative positions-can undermine their successes by making critical novice mistakes, such as failing to recognize political stumbling blocks or unintentionally inviting school...

Critical Praxis Leadership: Grassroots Narratives from Justice-Driven Leaders for a Democratic Future is a powerful new book written for a broad audience of educators devoted to achieving equity in public education. In the wake of the past 50 years of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781962188470Author Bill BarnesFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Solution TreePublisher Solution TreeWeight(grams) 336gDimensions(mm) 252mm * 174mm * 8mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781962188814Author Sarah BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Solution TreePublisher Solution TreeWeight(grams) 680gDimensions(mm) 277mm * 216mm * 15mm

This book stands apart from others on the topic by offering the combined wisdom of two veteran superintendents who, together, bring over three decades each of hands-on leadership experience and nearly 60 years in education. Drawing from their careers "in...

The Emerald Handbook on International Higher Education is a comprehensive and structured exploration of the challenges and opportunities arising from the digital age's impact on workforce and leadership in higher education institutions. Chapters provide...

At a time of unprecedented challenge in education, with a crisis in retention and staff wellbeing, the need for a new approach to school leadership could hardly be clearer. This book shows how compassionate practice can empower leaders to transform our...