Leadership and Learning
Helen S Timperley editor Jan Robertson editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:4th Mar '11
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£42.99(9781849201742)
Bringing together internationally recognised scholars this book focuses on the relationship between leadership and learning for the education community.
It draws together a wealth of knowledge and research in the field across a variety of contexts, such as system leadership, professional learning communities and leading different cultures. Themes covered include:
- exploring models for leadership and improvement
- challenges in developing learning-focused leadership
- broadening ideas of learning and knowledge work.
This book will be of interest to educational leaders at all levels and in all sectors, as well as consultants, academics and those who wish to extend their knowledge in educational leadership whether engaging in further academic study or in reflective practice around the ideas presented. This book is essential for anyone taking advanced programmes in educational leadership and management.
′"Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership′s most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education′ -
Professor Guy Claxton, author of ′What′s the Point of School?′
ISBN: 9781849201735
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 600g
264 pages