Principles of School Leadership

This book is an excellent resource for graduate students in educational leadership programmes. Clearly written chapters and sections are contributed by an array of internationally recognized senior scholars of educational leadership. Connections between leadership concepts and practices are presented clearly and thoroughly, with particular attention to the development of leaders
-Ken Brien, Ed.D., Associate Professor, University of New Brunswick

This book skilfully integrates both theory and research with practical ideas and approaches around effective school leadership practice
-Graham Thomson, Director, Scottish Centre for Studies in School Administration, University of Edinburgh

This book enables the reader to relate the theoretical underpinning of research to their own practice, present and future
-David Middlewood, Warwich University, Institute of Education

This comprehensive book offers a unique mix of theory and practical guidance, showing you how to apply leadership techniques and approaches.

This revised edition includes sections on:

- key concepts in theory

- the practice of educational leadership and management

- developing educational leaders

Focused and accessible, the book contains:

- an overview and key learning aims at the start of each chapter

- figures

- discussion and summaries of key research issues

Written by leading academics in the field, chapters cover key topics such as strategy, leading teaching and learning, leading and managing staff, deployment of resources, and working with the community. This book is essential reading for acting or aspiring school leaders on CPD programmes and Masters courses.

Mark Brundrett is Co-Director of the Centre for Educational Research (CERS) at Liverpool John Moores University.

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