International Handbook on the Preparation and Development of School Leaders
Price: $195.00
Add to Cart- ISBN: 978-0-415-98847-6
- Binding: Hardback (also available in Paperback)
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 22nd July 2008
- Pages: 522
About the Book
Sponsored by the University Council of Educational Administration (UCEA), the British Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration Society (BELMAS), and the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM), this is the first book to provide a comprehensive and comparative review of what is known about the preparation and development of primary and secondary schools leaders across the globe. It describes current issues and debates and an assessment of where the field of leadership development is headed. Key features include the following:
Global Focus: this book provides the first comprehensive look at leadership preparation and development across the globe. The chapter authors are distinguished scholars, drawn from the following countries: USA 7, UK 5, Europe 6, Asia 3, Canada 3, Australia/New Zealand 6, and Africa 6.
Topical & Geographical Focus: provides researchers and policymakers with critical descriptions and assessments of both topical and geographical areas.
International Expertise: chapter contributors are drawn from a variety of theoretical perspectives and represent all major continents.
Table of Contents
Concepts of Leadership and its Development 1. The Nature and Specialized Purposes of Educational Leadership 2. Leadership and Culture 3. A Life and Career Based Framework for the Study of Leaders in Education: Problems, Possibilities and Prescriptions 4. Effects of Leadership on Student Academic Affective Achievement 5. Race and Racism in Leadership Development 6. Gender and Leadership Development 7. Theories of Learning The Practice of Leadership Development 8. School Development and School Leader Development - New Learning Opportunities for School Leaders and their Schools 9. The Recruitment and Selection of School Leaders 10. Curriculum and Pedagogy 11. Mentoring and Coaching Programs for the Professional Development of School Leaders 12. Evaluation of School Principals 13. Understanding and Assessing the Impact of Leadership Development International Reflections 14. Leadership Preparation and Development in North America 15. Leadership Development in Latin America 16. Leadership Development in Europe 17. School Leadership Development in Africa 18. Preparing and Developing School Leaders in the Middle East 19. Leader Development across Three Chinese Societies 20. Professional Learning of School Leaders in Australia 21. Leadership Development in Small Island States 22. Epilogue
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