EBOOK: Towards Effective Subject Leadership in the Primary School

EBOOK: Towards Effective Subject Leadership in the Primary School
Author: Derek Bell
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 206
Release: 1999-07-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0335230687

This book examines the post of subject leader in primary schools in the light of the four key areas defined by National Standards for Subject Leadership: strategic direction and development teaching and learning leading and managing staff efficient and effective deployment of staff The book combines existing research data and new material gathered by the authors. It presents the underpinning principles and analyses the complex set of roles and responsibilities undertaken by subject leaders. Most importantly it provides practical advice for subject leaders illustrated by a series of case studies and tasks which are addressed directly to subject leaders. The authors have taken a generic approach, looking at issues such as changing roles and responsibilities, planning for teaching and learning, working with colleagues and others, managing resources and bringing about school improvement, that have to be addressed by all subject leaders whatever their particular area of responsibility. Throughout, the book emphasises the importance of leadership, children's learning, professional development and collaboration. The book will be of value to all primary school teachers, and especially subject leaders.

EBOOK: Towards Effective Subject Leadership in the Primary School

EBOOK: Towards Effective Subject Leadership in the Primary School
Author: David Bell
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2005-09-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0335224202

This book examines the post of subject leader in primary schools in the light of the four key areas defined by National Standards for Subject Leadership: * strategic direction and development * teaching and learning * leading and managing staff * efficient and effective deployment of staff The book combines existing research data and new material gathered by the authors. It presents the underpinning principles and analyses the complex set of roles and responsibilities undertaken by subject leaders. Most importantly it provides practical advice for subject leaders illustrated by a series of case studies and tasks which are addressed directly to subject leaders. The authors have taken a generic approach, looking at issues such as changing roles and responsibilities, planning for teaching and learning, working with colleagues and others, managing resources and bringing about school improvement, that have to be addressed by all subject leaders whatever their particular area of responsibility. Throughout, the book emphasises the importance of leadership, children's learning, professional development and collaboration. The book will be of value to all primary school teachers, and especially subject leaders.

EBOOK: TEACHING THE PRIMARY CURRICULUM

EBOOK: TEACHING THE PRIMARY CURRICULUM
Author: Jane Johnston
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2002-01-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0335231942

* What is good teaching and learning in the primary school? * How can teachers manage the whole curriculum and still educate the whole child and raise standards? * How can teachers be in critical dialogue with each other and with the curriculum in their search for improvement? * What is the role of the teacher in the new primary curriculum? This wide ranging book seeks to address these questions and to provide a comprehensive overview of the whole primary curriculum. It aims to develop teaching throughout primary education and to support teachers in the effective delivery of the curriculum. There is a particular focus on recent changes in primary education. The contributors consider how teaching methodologies need to adapt to these changes to meet the needs of children and raise standards in school. Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on effective teaching and learning methodologies, the importance of quality interaction in the classroom, the role of the teacher in teaching and learning and the experience of the child. Exemplars of good teaching are provided in each chapter, as well as thought provoking ideas for good practice.

Subject Leadership in the Primary School

Subject Leadership in the Primary School
Author: Joan Dean
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2013-01-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136600973

First Published in 2004. Need help coping with the demands of working as a subject teacher? Use this book to unravel the requirements of the subject leader/coordinator’s role, improve your leadership skills, access expertise through examples of current practice, feel more confident working with senior staff, meet the challenges posed by inclusion and managing Teaching Assistants. Based on up-to-date TTA standards this is an ideal companion for both NQTs and more experienced teachers. It can also be used to support INSET training.

Effective School Leadership in Challenging Times

Effective School Leadership in Challenging Times
Author: Liz Browne
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2020-12-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0429589204

Education leadership has been subject to a period of turmoil with rapid social change, political demands for excellence, economic pressures for austerity and the influence of technology impacting on leadership roles in multiple ways. This book draws on real examples of practice to identify the key challenges facing educational leadership and how these might be overcome drawing on recent research and interventions that have impacted positively on learner outcomes and teacher retention. Covering all aspects of leadership including school improvement, vision and values, working with partners and leading change, the book launches the concept of atomic leadership, advocating small steps to change for maximum momentum and large-scale impact. It reveals how leaders can cooperate to trial new ways of learning and disseminate their successes and failures with a new honesty and openness about what works in our schools. With reflective tasks in every chapter, this text will inspire debate and inform discussion at staff meetings and is essential reading for all school leaders as well as those undertaking master-level courses in educational leadership and or pursuing the National Professional Qualifications in leadership.

EBOOK: Leadership and Teams in Educational Management

EBOOK: Leadership and Teams in Educational Management
Author: Megan Crawford
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 206
Release: 1997-03-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 033523125X

Effective leadership and team working makes a crucial difference to the management of schools and colleges. This book takes readers through the different dimensions of leadership, and its relationship to good team work. Personal and organizational skills are dealt with alongside the more theoretical aspects of the subject. Throughout, the editors stress that leadership and team working are the core activities in managing people. This volume forms part of the Leadership and Management in Education series. This four book series provides a carefully chosen selection of high quality readings on key contemporary themes in educational management: professional development, reflection on practice, leadership, team working, effectiveness and improvement, quality, strategy and resources. The series will be an important resource for classroom teachers and lecturers as well as those holding designated management posts in schools and colleges and will provide a valuable basis for professional development programmes.

Subject Leadership and School Improvement

Subject Leadership and School Improvement
Author: Hugh Busher
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780761966210

Curriculum and subject leadership in schools has recently gained substantial attention from both researchers and policy-makers. The Teacher Training Agency (TTA) has reinforced the importance of subject leadership in school improvement, proposing a new measure of such leadership competence through the creation of national subject leader standards (NPQSL). Subject Leadership and School Improvement reflects critically on the work of subject and curriculum leaders especially in schools in England and Wales, that is, those within the policy framework of The National Curriculum and the Teacher Training Agency. The book debates the functions of subject leaders in primary and secondary schools, using current researc

Simplicitus

Simplicitus
Author: Emma Turner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2022
Genre: Curriculum planning
ISBN: 9781915361219

Emma Turner outlines the unique considerations needed for designing and implementing a rich, high-quality primary curriculum which serves our youngest learners - a blend of academic thinking, educational research, the wisdom of decades of primary experience and a true love of the unique nature of primary.

Readings in Primary School Management

Readings in Primary School Management
Author: Geoff Southworth
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1987
Genre: Education, Elementary
ISBN: 9781850002451

First published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Coordinating English at Key Stage 1

Coordinating English at Key Stage 1
Author: Narinderjit Gill
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2012-11-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135713316

This handbook has been specially written for primary teachers who have responsibility for coordinating English at Key Stage 1. It goes step by step through every stage of coordinating English in primary schools and provides valuable information for teachers who are new to being a subject leader, as well as those with more experience. Full of accessible advice and suggestions for improving practice, the handbook shows how a coordinator can create policies and links that work, exploit resources to the best effect, and develop the knowledge and expertise that will raise school standards.