Building Middle Leadership in Schools Manual 2e
Pearson Education Limited (Verlag)
978-1-4058-1259-7 (ISBN)
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Effective school leadership is widely recognised as the key to raising standards of learning and achievement in the classroom. Balancing the role of manager and classroom teacher, however, can be a challenging task. Middle Leadership in Schoolsprovides advice and guidance on how to effectively combine the daily demands of teaching with the wide range of management responsibilities required of today's teaching professional. It provides practical guidance and model solutions to the most common problems faced by middle managers.
CONTENTS INCLUDE: SECTION 1 MIDDLE MANAGERS AS TEACHERS AND LEADERS *The purpose of the manual *The context of middle management development *Key functions of a school middle manager *Prioritising management and administrative tasks SECTION 2 SCHOOL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES *The role of middle managers in initiating and implementing whole school policies *Translating a school aim into working practices *Development planning and evaluation SECTION 3 HOW INDUSTRY VIEWS MIDDLE MANAGEMENT *The theory of systematic 'management by objectives' *Case study reports from teacher placements *Lessons to apply SECTION 4 HOW MANAGEMENT IS INSPECTED - A GUIDE TO OFSTED *Why leadership and management are important aspects of all inspections *How you can impress inspectors with your management skills *OFSTED judgements on the management of teaching *Case study exercise SECTION 5 MANAGING TIME AND PRESSURE *Coping with pressure *Managing time *A model 'coping strategy' - suggested pathways SECTION 6 MANAGING TEAMS *Effective team leadership rationale *The essential skills of team leadership and how to practice them *Characteristics of effective teams *Seeing it your way - how to deal with mavericks *Delegation, integration and motivation *Case studies SECTION 7 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING *Some quotations about development planning *Development planning as a process cycle *Planning preparation *Planning presentation SECTION 8 MANAGING CHANGE AND CONFLICT *Some common approaches to change *A model process for change management *Dealing with the causes of conflict SECTION 9 MANAGING THE CURRICULUM *Ten good reasons why the curriculum needs managing *What is meant by 'curriculum management' *Techniques and guidance on how to manage the curriculum SECTION 10 TARGET SETTING *Pupil targets - the national picture *Analysis of data *Creating the condition for success *Useful examples SECTION 11 MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS *Why good communication is vital for effective management *Effective systems of communication *Case study: problems caused by poor communication *Assertive skills in meetings SECTION 12 MANAGING RESOURCES *Adequacy and efficiency - the OFSTED judgements *Managing specialist and non-specialist accommodation *Accounting and cost-benefit analysis SECTION 13 DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER *Crossing the threshold *National Professional Qualifications for Subject Leaders *Action planning for job satisfaction and promotion
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 11.5.2006 |
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| Reihe/Serie | Schools Management Solutions |
| Verlagsort | Harlow |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 257 x 302 mm |
| Gewicht | 1600 g |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4058-1259-1 / 1405812591 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4058-1259-7 / 9781405812597 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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