Buch, Englisch, 108 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm, Gewicht: 522 g
Case Studies by Primary and Middle School Headteachers
Buch, Englisch, 108 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm, Gewicht: 522 g
ISBN: 978-1-138-42126-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This lively book is based on case studies written by heads from a variety of settings, each of them facing different problems and concerns. The issues raised are examined in-depth, including: improving the quality of pupils' learning experience effective staff organisation and development development of policy and the management of resources establishing good relaionships between the head, the school and the community
Zielgruppe
Academic and Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction to the Studies; SECTION 1: Improving the Quality of Pupils’ Learning Experience Introduction; Study A Cooperative teaching; Study B Improving the quality of learning in Mathematics; Study C Managing curriculum development in environmental studies; Study D A new headteacher and the planning of change; Commentary on case studies A to D; SECTION 2: Staff Organization and Development Introduction; Study E School-focused staff development; Study F The introduction of mutual observation as a central activity in a staff development policy; Study G The Curriculum Newsletter—a catalyst for action; Study H Planned developmental opportunities—a strategy for growth; Commentary on case studies E to H; SECTION 3: Policy and the Management of Resources Introduction; Study J Control of the purse-strings—a case study of a local financial management scheme; Study K Capitation policy and resources use; Study L Leadership and cooperation in resourcing the curriculum; Study M Relating financial resources to curriculum development; Commentary on case studies J to M; SECTION 4: The Head, the School and the Community Introduction Study N ‘Grasshoppers’—a pre-school initiative; Study O Creating a partnership with parents; Study P Setting up a sex education programme in school: a consultation process; Study Q Establishing a school as a community; Commentary on case studies N to Q; Some Concluding Observations
