Leading Professional Practice in Education

′This excellent compilation provides a valuable overview of key themes and issues, enabling the reader to engage critically with emerging ideas and debates′-Professor Tim Simkins, Sheffield Hallam University

′This timely collection brings together important writings to critically examine the complex issue of leadership for learning and how pupil, professional and institutional learning are inextricably linked. Highly recommended′
- Professor Peter Earley, London Centre for Leadership in Learning

A recommended book -- Dr Anthony Koyzis * drupal *
This is an excellent book that explains the idea of leadership for learning. The selection of readings provides a rich understanding of the interlink between pupils, practitioners, educational institutions, and communities. From leading learning to leading professional development, this book provides an insight into the complex world of leadership in practice. It is recommended to master students and practitioners working in the educational field. -- Dr Violeta Perez del Aguila * drupal *
As with previous Open University publications used in the MA Education Leadership and Management modules at my University, Leading Professional Practice in Education provides a very good range of conceptual papers and research reports written by experts in the field. -- Mrs Agnieszka Bates * drupal *
Very good book and excelelnt for my students to develop deeper thinking -- Mrs Donna O'Connor * drupal *
This is a detailed book exploring leadership in educational contexts. The impact of different styles of leadership is explored as well as issues linked to implementing change in educational contexts. -- Mrs Gill Fry * drupal *
Interesting book for students. The level is fine and it covers enough subjects -- Mrs Ritie Van Rooijen * drupal *
A useful book which examine the complex issue of leadership. The book also examines the implementation and continuation of change within the organisation - a contemporary issue within the field of education. -- Ms Eva Mikuska * drupal *
Links well to year 2 DET module on professionalism. -- Ms Jane Burrow * drupal *
Useful book to assist with the concept of Inclusive Practice. Valuable information that supports the frameworks for building positive leadership skills and the effectice practice required in our everyday working life. Debates around the implementation of effective practice and the importance of making change and improving practice.
I would like to use as part of the reading requirements for Sep 2013 -- Ms Lisa Oneill * drupal *