The Self-Managing School

by Brian J. Caldwell, Jim M. Spinks

Overview

Offers a model for self-management based on research in effective schools. Guidelines and illustrations based on successful adoption are offered throughout. The aim is quality in education, with the beneficiary being the pupil.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135388935
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/04/2005
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Brian J. Caldwell, Jim M. Spinks

Table of Contents

Foreword, Preface, Part A: A Framework for Self-management, 1. Toward the Self-managing School, 2. In Search of Effectiveness, 3. Effectiveness through Collaborative School Management, 4. Alternatives in Collaborative School Management, Part B: The Process of Collaborative School Management, 5. The Process at Work, 6. Goal-setting and Policy-making, 7. Planning and Budgeting, 8. Implementing, 9. Evaluating, Part C: Making It Work, lO. Getting Started, 11. Leadership and Management of Change, 12. Management of Conflict, 13. Management of the Staff Resource, 14. Questions That People Often Ask, Notes and References, Appendix, Index

Editorial Reviews

'I would recommend this book as an essential read for aspiring and exisitng managers in secondary educaiton.' - Management in Education

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