Buch, Englisch, 166 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 251 g
The Secret to High-Performing Schools
Buch, Englisch, 166 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 251 g
ISBN: 978-1-138-88925-5
Verlag: Routledge
What are the critical practices of leaders in high-performing schools? Based on extensive observations, interviews, and in-depth case studies of principals and superintendents who significantly increase student learning and achievement, this exciting new book provides novice and veteran school leaders with the five critical steps for effective school leadership:
- Focus on Direction
- Build a Powerful Organization
- Ensure Student-Focused Vision and Action
- Give Life to Data
- Lead Learning
Rich with voices from highly effective leaders, this book provides an accessible, research-based framework for school improvement that is correlated with the field’s standards. The engaging case studies in this vital resource show the power of these five key critical practices to make a difference in the lives of students and transform schools to support learning for all.
Zielgruppe
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Schulleitung, Schulentwicklung
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Enzyklopädien, Nachschlagewerke, Wörterbücher
- Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik
- Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Methoden des Lehrens und Lernens
Weitere Infos & Material
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Critical Practice I: FOCUS ON DIRECTION
CHAPTER 2: CREATING AN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
CHAPTER 3: WORKING WITH OTHERS TO SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, OR REQUIRE HIGH PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 4: USING A VISION, MISSION, AND STRATEGIC PLAN TO MAKE DECISIONS AND INFORM ACTIONS
Critical Practice II: BUILD A POWERFUL ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER 5: WORKING WITH OTHERS TO CREATE A POWERFUL ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
CHAPTER 6: LEADING AN ORGANIZATION IN BECOMING AGILE AND FLEXIBLE
CHAPTER 7: LEADING OTHERS IN DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING, AND IMPROVING PROCESSES THAT INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION
Critical Practice III: ENSURE STUDENT-FOCUSED VISION AND ACTION
CHAPTER 8: CREATING A VISION AND CULTURE THAT FOCUS ON STUDENT LEARNING AND STUDENT NEEDS
CHAPTER 9: PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
CHAPTER 10: LEADING THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR LEARNING
Critical Practice IV: GIVE LIFE TO DATA
CHAPTER 11: ENSURING THAT KEY DATA ARE ANALYZED IN A DELIBERATE MANNER
CHAPTER 12: USING DATA AND CURRENT RESEARCH TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING *
CHAPTER 13: COMMUNICATING KEY DATA TO ALL STAKEHOLDERS
Critical Practice V: LEAD LEARNING
CHAPTER 14: ESTABLISHING AN ENVIRONMENT OF DAILY LEARNING FOR ALL
CHAPTER 15: CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO AND WORKING WITH OTHERS TO ACHIEVE CHANGE GOALS
CHAPTER 16: IMPLEMENTING METHODS TO MOTIVATE, SUPPORT, AND/OR ENCOURAGE INNOVATION
Chapter 17: CONCLUSION
APPENDIX A: DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS
APPENDIX B: FIVE CRITICAL PRACTICES SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INVENTORY
APPENDIX C: FIVE CRITICAL PRACTICES FRAMEWORK
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