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Teachers' College Press Our Children Cant Wait The Urgency of
Book SynopsisArgues that responding to a number of factors like air quality, housing, public health, community safety, segregation, and neighborhood conditions are essential to improving academic outcomes and student health. This volume urges readers to reconsider what education policy is, what it could be, who it is for, and who should be directly shaping it.Table of Contents Contents Foreword Becky Pringle v Acknowledgments vii 1. Our Children Can't Wait: The Urgency of Reinventing Education Policy in America 1 Joseph P. Bishop 2. Grappling With America's History to Inform Our Future Policies 11 Arnold F. Fege and John H. Jackson 3. Making Children a National Priority: Overcoming the Marginalization and Invisibility of Children 23 Bruce Lesley 4. Whose Vision of Racial Equity?: Reinventing Education Policy in Post–Civil Rights America 41 Sonya Douglass and Anna Kushner 5. Developing Policy for the Whole Child 58 Linda Darling-Hammond and Channa Mae Cook 6. Starting in School: Education Policies to Dismantle Systemic Racism 76 Tyrone C. Howard 7. Youths' Health and Learning Connection 92 Alexandra Mays and Rochelle Davis 8. Air Pollution, Exposure to Contaminants, and Education Policy 109 Sara Grineski and Timothy Collins 9. Promoting Equity and Justice Through Integrated Schools and Communities 133 Jennifer B. Ayscue and Erica Frankenberg 10. Housing Strategies as Education Policy 154 Megan Gallagher 11. Reimagining School Safety During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call for Policy Strategies to Address Racial and Social Justice 174 Heather M. Reynolds and Ron Avi Astor 12. Toward Transformative Justice in School Finance 194 Oscar Jiménez-Castellanos, Danielle Farrie, and David M. Quinn 13. Youth Wildin' in the (Re)Shaping of Policy: Toward a Critical Model of Racial Justice and Community Accountability 212 Justin A. Coles, Keisha L. Green, and Jamila Lyiscott 14. Youth Incarceration and Education Policy 232 Angela James 15. Students Experiencing Homelessness: A National Crisis 251 Matthew H. Morton, Earl J. Edwards, and Melissa Kull 16. Bringing the Vision Together: How to Reach the Policies We Need 269 Joseph P. Bishop About the Contributors 281 Index 285
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Boys Do Cry
Book SynopsisSchools are undergoing a mental health crisis and adult statistics surrounding male suicide paint a bleak picture of the future for boys in our schools. From bullying and sexism to traditional ideals of masculinity, outdated expectations of what it is to be male are causing boys to suffer. Research also shows that this is having a negative impact on girls in our schools. Clearly, the issue of boys' mental wellbeing has never been so important. Boys Do Cry examines key research on factors impacting boys' mental health and arms teachers with a range of practical strategies to start enacting positive change.Combining the latest research, personal anecdote, expert advice, and a uniquely engaging writing style, Matt Pinkett provides focused, evidence-based guidance on what those working in schools can do to improve and maintain the mental wellbeing of boys. The chapters follow an easy-to-navigate three-part structure, detailing personal stories, key research and pracTrade Review'Matt Pinkett tackles some deeply uncomfortable issues relating to boys’ mental health. It’s searingly honest, written from the heart and with a whopping intent to open up some of this tricky terrain. It is one thing to name that terrain, it is quite another to expand on it in a way that really makes you think, and then quite another to provide some sensitive yet punchy potential solutions. It’s a cliché to say that certain books should be read by everyone working in schools. In the case of Boys Do Cry, it’s absolutely true.'Mary Myatt, Education Advisor, Writer, and Speaker'For people who teach, this book reminds us why we do it. For people who don’t, it will give you a chance to look into boys’ lives and experiences and consider how we need to talk, support, and provide role models to give boys the happy and healthy adulthoods they deserve.'Dr Poppy Gibson, Senior Lecturer in Education at Anglia Ruskin University 'Boys Do Cry offers multiple windows into the experiences of boys and young men. It is a compelling argument that everyone benefits when we prioritise male mental health and wellbeing.'Sanum Jawaid Khan, Schools WeekTable of Contents1. Anger; 2. Exclusions; 3. Self-harm and Suicide; 4. Talk; 5. Friendships; 6. LGBTQ+ Masculinity; 7. Sport and Physical Activity; 8. Body Image; 9. Pornography; 10. The Final, Final Word
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Teaching and Learning Playbook
Book SynopsisThe Teaching and Learning Playbook is a book and online resource containing more than 100 techniques that teachers and school leaders can use to drive improvements in their schools. Each technique includes a summary of what the technique is, why it is important, the effect size and a four-step guide to how it should be performed. The Playbook provides a unique tool for teachers to identify how they can improve their teaching, and practise with absolute clarity on what they need to do next. All techniques are accompanied by a video to show the technique in action and spotlight the four key elements with detailed audio commentary to make it easier for teachers to replicate. These can all be found on the website: www.teachingandlearningplaybook.com Codifying the key skills for every teacher to get better and for every school leader to drive improvements in their school, the Playbook covers: Routines for Learning Questioning and Checking for UnderTrade Review"What is expert teaching? How might research help teachers improve their practice? And, crucially, how can schools ensure that teachers have a clear understanding of what great teaching looks like? In The Teaching and Learning Playbook, Feely and Karlin provide persuasive answers to these very tricky questions. In simple terms, this is a comprehensive, highly-practical manual for excellent teaching. Alongside helpful explanations of each pedagogical technique, the book also provides compelling and convincing video footage of what this might look like in the cut and thrust of a real classroom. With its exemplification of key teaching concepts, in one fascinating and cohesive volume, The Teaching and Learning Playbook is a game-changer for both school leaders and classroom teachers." Mark Roberts, Author, English Teacher, and Director of Research at Carrickfergus Grammar School "A superb directory of carefully chosen and categorised classroom techniques that every classroom teacher will be better for using. Simple to follow steps, along with video explanations makes this a bible of 'go to' strategies for every teacher, irrespective of their age or stage. I only wish I'd had access to this playbook of experience and expertise when I first started teaching!" Jon Tait, Education Author, Leader, and Speaker "Effective PD thrives when we have clarity and consensus around 'what good looks like'. The Playbook is the most comprehensive attempt to codify great teaching in the UK to date." Peps Mccrea, Dean, Ambition Institute "The Teaching and Learning Playbook is a great guide for those who want to get better, or who want to help others do the same. It is as useful for teacher educators as it is for classroom teachers. The seven barriers is a concise summary of the best available evidence on why getting better is tough, and what we can do about it. The playbook contains a precise, clear guide for what teachers can productively focus their efforts on, and the right ways to implement teaching techniques." Josh Goodrich, Founder Steplab, Teacher and Educator "The Teaching and Learning Playbook is essential reading for school leaders looking to ensure the highest outcomes for their pupils. What we know about most successful schools in the county is they have a high level of organisational clarity. The Playbook provides evidence and research based approaches to support school leaders in the implementation of dozens of proven school improvement strategies. This is all done with a level of detail that prevents them from transforming into ‘lethal mutations’ or less effective versions of the strategy. I will recommend the Playbook to my colleagues and use it in all the leadership coaching and training I undertake." Dr James Lane, Executive Headteacher and Leadership Coach "What is expert teaching? How might research help teachers improve their practice? And, crucially, how can schools ensure that teachers have a clear understanding of what great teaching looks like? In The Teaching and Learning Playbook, Feely and Karlin provide persuasive answers to these very tricky questions. In simple terms, this is a comprehensive, highly-practical manual for excellent teaching. Alongside helpful explanations of each pedagogical technique, the book also provides compelling and convincing video footage of what this might look like in the cut and thrust of a real classroom. With its exemplification of key teaching concepts, in one fascinating and cohesive volume, The Teaching and Learning Playbook is a game-changer for both school leaders and classroom teachers." Mark Roberts, Author, English Teacher, and Director of Research at Carrickfergus Grammar School "A superb directory of carefully chosen and categorised classroom techniques that every classroom teacher will be better for using. Simple to follow steps, along with video explanations makes this a bible of 'go to' strategies for every teacher, irrespective of their age or stage. I only wish I'd had access to this playbook of experience and expertise when I first started teaching!" Jon Tait, Education Author, Leader, and Speaker "Effective PD thrives when we have clarity and consensus around 'what good looks like'. The Playbook is the most comprehensive attempt to codify great teaching in the UK to date." Peps Mccrea, Dean, Ambition Institute "The Teaching and Learning Playbook is a great guide for those who want to get better, or who want to help others do the same. It is as useful for teacher educators as it is for classroom teachers. The seven barriers is a concise summary of the best available evidence on why getting better is tough, and what we can do about it. The playbook contains a precise, clear guide for what teachers can productively focus their efforts on, and the right ways to implement teaching techniques." Josh Goodrich, Founder Steplab, Teacher and Educator "The Teaching and Learning Playbook is essential reading for school leaders looking to ensure the highest outcomes for their pupils. What we know about most successful schools in the county is they have a high level of organisational clarity. The Playbook provides evidence and research based approaches to support school leaders in the implementation of dozens of proven school improvement strategies. This is all done with a level of detail that prevents them from transforming into ‘lethal mutations’ or less effective versions of the strategy. I will recommend the Playbook to my colleagues and use it in all the leadership coaching and training I undertake." Dr James Lane, Executive Headteacher and Leadership Coach "The Teaching and Learning Playbook’s premise of using clear models of excellence to evaluate teaching performance, combined with its video library, means it is an invaluable tool for teacher development. Its approach to developing a shared language of excellence and setting high standards for teaching is accessible and actionable." Sarah Ashton, Schools Week Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Teaching and Learning Playbook Why don’t teachers get better? 1. Routines for Learning 2. Questioning and checking for understanding 3. Modelling, explaining and feeding back 4. Resilience, independence and retrieval 5. Curriculum 6. Beyond the subject classroom
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Student Wellbeing Toolkit
Book SynopsisThe Student Wellbeing Toolkit puts wellbeing at the centre of your journey into university and beyond. By encouraging self-efficacy and a focus on the things you can control, it provides clear guidance to enhance wellbeing and opportunities for self-reflection that help develop self-awareness and prosocial skills for life.Offering an accessible toolkit of strategies, activities and tips this fantastic, accessible resource considerers wellbeing within six main areas: Physical wellbeing Socio-emotional wellbeing Intellectual wellbeing Environmental wellbeing Occupational wellbeing Financial wellbeing Drawing on research-evidenced theories around positive psychology, theories of learning, motivation and self-development, the book explores what, how and why these areas are key to our wellbeing and the rationale for taking them into account to enable you to flourish and thrive at university. Trade Review"Dr Devis-Rozental offers practical tools to enhance well-being. The Student Wellbeing Toolkit is a much-needed book uniting evidence-based research with clear, actionable guidance. It’ll prove useful to students and professionals who can learn about their needs and boundaries, and how to develop self-awareness."Claudia Röhlen, MSc Positive Psychology and Programme manager at the Drive Forward Foundation"As a dyslexic educator, I’ve struggled with academic texts. The Student Wellbeing Toolkit is relatable and easily digestible. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, lost or clueless about starting university, I’d recommend you read this book. It’s a MUST read for students and educators in higher education."Nathaniel Hawley, Head of Community, Exceptional Individuals"Dr Devis-Rozental has prepared a brilliant quest to help you reach self-actualisation, she will armour you with the knowledge of wellbeing – whether that may be socially, physically, financially or emotionally. Make sure you get your hands on this book!"Fiifi Asafu-Adjaye, SUBU Vice President Student Opportunities Table of Contents1. Introduction: preparing for your learning journey 2. The foundations of wellbeing 3. Physical wellbeing: taking care of our bodies 4. Socio-emotional wellbeing: happy me, happy you 5. Intellectual wellbeing: exercising our mind 6. Environmental wellbeing: interacting with your surroundings 7. Occupational wellbeing: finding your purpose 8. Financial wellbeing: managing your money 9. Conclusion and looking to the future
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Taylor & Francis IslamicBased Educational Leadership
Book SynopsisOffering a vital, critical contribution to discussions on current perspectives, practices and assumptions on Islamic education, this book explores the topic through a wide range of diverse perspectives and experiences. This volume challenges current assumptions around what is known as Islamic education and examines issues around educational leadership based on Islamic principles to confront xenophobia and Islamophobia in educational systems, policies and practices. Arguing for a new term to enter the discourse Islamic-based' educational leadership chapters approach the issue through critical reflexivity and diverse perspectives, addressing issues such as the higher education of immigrant students around the globe and the rising tensions in Muslim and non-Muslim populations. Exploring topics ranging from the leverage of leadership to religious education, this text brings together a wide range of case studies, experiences and examinations to shed light to the different approa
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional
Book SynopsisThe SSTEW Scalehelps all those working with children aged two to sixto achieve their full potential and enjoy the benefits and pleasure of delivering high quality early education and care.The Quality Rating Scale (QRS) is a tool to uplift process quality in Early Childhood Education and Care andit is known to be predictive of child development. Using it to support quality improvement in a setting or class will result in enhancing children's learning and development.Designed to measure and promote practice that supports children and adults engaging insustained shared thinking (SST) and emotional well-being (EW), it facilitates the development of strong relationships, effective communication, self-regulation and concept development. It looks at the quality of interactions that occur between the adults and the children and between the children themselves. It also considers the responsiveness of the adults to the children and how they intentionally support children'Trade Review"As a thought leader in early childhood education and care, I have found the SSTEW scale, (part of the suite of resources known as the Curriculum, Leadership and Interaction Quality Rating Scales - CLIQRS) an essential tool to support quality improvement. I have used the scale with individual settings, across a large organisation to improve quality – Goodstart Early Learning, Australia, and also as part of a large English, Department of Education research project – The Study of Early Education and Development (SEED). At all levels the tool gives the teacher or researcher a clear overview of what is required to improve quality for children’s learning in a systematic and evidence-based approach. SSTEW is an uncomplicated resource which improves teacher’s understanding of sustained shared thinking whilst supporting children’s emotional well-being."Sue Robb, OBE, General Manager of Pedagogy and Practice, Goodstart Early Learning, AustraliaTable of Contents1. Introduction to the Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Well-being (SSTEW) Scale 2. Subscale 1: Building trust, confidence and self-regulation 3. Subscale 2: Supporting and extending language and communication 4. Subscale 3: Supporting learning and critical thinking 5. Subscale 4: Planning and authentic assessment 6. SSTEW Scale score sheets 7. SSTEW Scale Profile 8. Joint Observation/inter-rater reliability for the SSTEW Scale
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Taylor & Francis What Can We Do When Schoolâs Not Working
Book SynopsisAn increasing number of children are struggling to attend school. The conventional approach prioritises a rapid return to their setting. For some children, this simply doesnât work. They are stuck, not attending school but not learning out of school either. What happens then - and what can we do about it? This illustrated guide lifts the lid on the experiences of children and families who are struggling within the school system and explores how we can work with these young people to maximise their chances of a positive and fulfilled life.The book encourages professionals to take a new perspective and to consider what can be done differently. It explores the ways in which difficulties with school are understood by children, parents, and professionals, and shows how things can go wrong (and right), using real-life examples from a range of settings. Chapters delve into common interventions and the impact these can have in practice, before introducing alternative ap
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Balancing Act An EvidenceBased Approach to
Book SynopsisDominic Wyse and Charlotte Hacking present a ground-breaking account of teaching phonics, reading, and writing. Created from a landmark study, new research, new theory, and cutting-edge teacher professional development, this balanced approach to teaching seeks to improve all childrenâs learning, and therefore life chances.The book dismantles polarised debates about the teaching of phonics and analyses the latest scientific evidence of what really works. It shows, in vivid detail, how phonics, reading, and writing should be taught through the creativity of some of the best authors of books for children. By describing lessons inspired by âreal booksâ, it showcases why the new approach is more effective than narrow phonics approaches.The authors call for a paradigm shift in literacy education. The chapters show how and why education policies should be improved on the basis of unique analyses of research evidence from experimental trials and the new theory and model the Double Helix of Reading and Writing. It is a book of hope for the future in the context of powerful elites influencing narrow curricula, narrow pedagogy, and high stakes assessments.The Balancing Act will be of interest to anyone who is invested in young childrenâs development. It is essential reading for teachers, trainee teachers, lecturers, researchers, and policy makers world-wide who want to improve the teaching of reading and writing in the English language.
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Taylor & Francis Inclusive Practice for Learning Support
Book SynopsisInclusive Practice for Learning Support Assistants explores the role of the LSA and, drawing from first-hand interviews, sheds light on a variety of LSA experiences and perspectives, detailing the (often hidden) aspects of their work to support the learning of SEND and neurodivergent students. Covering key areas including wellbeing support, challenging behaviour and student independence, chapters: Provide LSAs with practical tips and reflective insights to improve their work supporting children and young people in schools Explore dialogic education and assistive technologies, with much-needed reflection opportunities Include guidance on working with students one-to-one as well as in small groups Offer advice on how LSAs and teachers can foster strong working relationships in class. This informative and accessible guide will give both new-starter and more experienced LSAs a strong and holistic understanding of the role, inclusive practice, and where they can really make a difference for their students. It will be valuable reading for LSAs, as well as the teachers and SENCOs who work closely with them.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd You Are Not Alone 14 Stories from Education by
Book SynopsisThis book brings together the key events in the lives of 14 ethnically diverse school leaders and members of the NAHT âLeaders for Race Equalityâ group through school, university, interviews and promotion. The group was established in 2020 in response to the events of the pandemic and the murder of George Floyd, providing support to its members leading schools through this challenging time.The featured school leaders provide their own personal accounts of the barriers and challenges they faced during their own education and into their roles as school leaders, including how they overcame adversity to achieve their goals. Common to many stories is the impact of the school environment and how vital the support and influence of role models can be, and the book concludes by setting out key recommendations for schools and policy makers. Including forewords from two prominent black contributors in the field, this important text aims to change attitudes, build allies and inspire other individuals to aim for their goals and know that you are not alone.This book will be of benefit to all school leaders at both primary and secondary levels. It will be an important read for those looking to support colleagues and understand the need for diversity and equity among teaching and leadership staff.
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Taylor & Francis Why School Doesnât Work for Every Child
Book SynopsisEvery child, no matter their starting point or background, and no matter their additional and different needs, should have an equitable chance of success at school. This first book in the Equity in Education series looks at how schools can foster a better sense of belonging and ensure they are truly inclusive of all learners, thus mitigating the effects of an increasingly unequal, fractured society. To ensure a childâs birth does not also become their lifeâs destiny, Matt Bromley shows how an inclusive school culture can be created through a process that is as simple as ABC: Attendance: raising the attendance and punctuality of disadvantaged learners Behaviours: helping students develop appropriate behaviours for learning so that they can conduct themselves positively and develop the skills needed to access an increasingly challenging curriculum. Community: building a community around learners by putting family fi
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Taylor & Francis From Burnout to Breakthrough
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
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Taylor & Francis Advising on Change Management in Education
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SAGE Publications Inc 10 Mindframes for Leaders
Book SynopsisIt's not what you do, it's how you think about what you do. Mindframesyour internal set of beliefs about your role as school leaderdetermine the high-impact leadership practices you choose to implement. In other words, how you think about the impact of the actions you take has more effect on student achievement than your leadership practices themselves. Building on over twenty-five years of Visible Learning research and girded by a theory of action that ensures school leaders have the expertise to select, implement, and evaluate high impact interventions, 10 Mindframes for Leaders: The VISIBLE LEARNING Approach to School Success brings the mindframes of ten world-renowned educators to life. Ten chapters, each written by a different thought leader, detail a mindframe at the heart of successful school leadership, along with the high probability influences that make each mindframe visible. A must-have resource for any educator working toward student achievement at ever-higher levels, each chapter includes: The most current, up-to-date findings from the Visible Learning research, including the factors from Visible Learning that support each mindframe Practical ideas for leaders to implement high-impact strategies in classrooms and schools Vignettes, questions, insights, and exercises to help educators clarify and refine their own mindframes Lead your school to reform from the inside out. Cultivate these ways of thinking, and you're more likely to have major impacts on the learning lives of those students entrusted to your care. Includes Contributions FromJohn Hattie, Peter DeWitt, Raymond L. Smith, Doug Fisher, Janet Clinton, Nancy Frey, Dylan Wiliam, Dominique Smith, Jenni Donohoo, Laura Link, Michael Fullan, Sugata Mitra, Zaretta Hammond, Jim Knight Table of ContentsAbout the Editors About the Contributors Introduction—John Hattie and Raymond Smith Chapter 1. “I am an evaluator of my impact on teacher/student learning”—Janet Clinton Chapter 2. “I see assessment as informing my impact and next steps”—Dylan Wiliam Chapter 3. “I collaborate with my peers and my teachers about my conceptions of progress and my impact”—Jenni Donohoo Chapter 4. “I am a change agent and believe all teachers/students can improve”—Michael Fullan Chapter 5. “I strive for challenge rather than merely ‘doing my best’”—Zaretta Hammond Chapter 6. “I give and help students/teachers understand feedback and I interpret and act on feedback given to me”—Peter M. DeWitt Chapter 7. “I engage as much in dialogue as in monologue”—Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Dominique Smith Chapter 8. “I explicitly inform teachers/students what successful impact looks like from the outset”—Laura Link Chapter 9. “I build relationships and trust so that learning can occur in a place where it is safe to make mistakes and learn from others”—Sugata Mitra Chapter 10. “I focus on learning and the language of learning”—Jim Knight Conclusion—John Hattie and Raymond Smith References Index
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SAGE Publications Inc How Tutoring Works
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Relationships Chapter 2: Confidence and Cognitive Challenges Chapter 3: Goals Chapter 4: Learning to Learn Chapter 5: Learning Content Chapter 6: Practice References
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SAGE Publications Inc The Future of Public Education
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Innovative University Changing the DNA of
Book SynopsisThe Innovative University illustrates how higher education can respond to the forces of disruptive innovation , and offers a nuanced and hopeful analysis of where the traditional university and its traditions have come from and how it needs to change for the future.Trade Review"Scholars will find this work a good point of departure for asking more pointed questions about how nest to meet the demands of an increasingly disparate population of students (and potential students) who have different needs and expectations from previous generations of college-going individuals." — Journal of College Student Retention Vol. 15 (3)Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgments xv Introduction: Ripe for Disruption—and Innovation xix Part One: Reframing the Higher Education Crisis Chapter 1 The Educational Innovator’s Dilemma: Threat of Danger, Reasons for Hope 3 Part Two: The Great American University Chapter 2 Puritan College 33 Chapter 3 Charles Eliot, Father of American Higher Education 46 Chapter 4 Pioneer Academy 72 Chapter 5 Revitalizing Harvard College 80 Chapter 6 Struggling College 98 Chapter 7 The Drive for Excellence 110 Chapter 8 Four-Year Aspirations in Rexburg 139 Chapter 9 Harvard’s Growing Power and Profile 148 Chapter 10 Staying Rooted 157 Part Three: Ripe for Disruption Chapter 11 The Weight of the DNA 171 Chapter 12 Even at Harvard 185 Chapter 13 Vulnerable Institutions 192 Chapter 14 Disruptive Competition 206 Part Four: A New Kind of University Chapter 15 A Unique University Design 223 Chapter 16 Getting Started 238 Chapter 17 Raising Quality 249 Chapter 18 Lowering Cost 276 Chapter 19 Serving More Students 301 Part Five: Genetic Reengineering Chapter 20 New Models 325 Chapter 21 Students and Subjects 347 Chapter 22 Scholarship 358 Chapter 23 New DNA 379 Chapter 24 Change and the Indispensable University 396 Notes 403 The Authors 445 Innosight Institute 447 Index 449
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Pearson Education Policy Studies for Educational Leaders An
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface PART ONE: THE BACKGROUND OF EDUCATION POLICY Chapter 1: Policy–What It Is and Where It Comes From Chapter 2: Power and Education Policy Chapter 3: The Economy and Demographics Chapter 4: The Political System and Political Culture Chapter 5: Values and Ideology PART TWO: POLICY ACTORS AND THE POLICY PROCESS Chapter 6: The Major Education Policy Actors Chapter 7: Setting the Stage and Getting on It: Issue Definition and Agenda Setting Chapter 8: Getting the Words and the Money: Policy Formulation and Policy Adoption Chapter 9: Looking at Policies: Policy Instruments and Cost Effectiveness Chapter 10: Policy Implementation: Getting People to Carry Out a Policy Chapter 11: Policy Evaluation: Determining If the Policy Works Chapter 12: Education Policy in the United States: Retrospective and Prospective Glossary Appendix Useful Web Sites for Following Education Policy How to Locate Government Web Sites for Specific States References Name Index Subject Index
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John Catt Educational Ltd The School Premises Handbook a guide for premises
Book SynopsisA handbook to inform school premises staff, business managers, headteachers and governors in England of their legal responsibilities around buildings compliance. As well as exploring the impact of school buildings and grounds on student learning, The School Premises Handbook covers the working environment, fire safety, health and safety, statutory compliance duties, planning for maintenance, risk assessments, energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and managing and developing a premises team. Jo Marchant, a highly experienced head of estates, introduces key legislation, further information sources, and an action checklist. New premises staff will find a wealth of information, from what to do on their first day in the role to planning the year-long cycle of maintenance activities. More experienced premises staff will also gain plenty of useful insights. School business managers will find advice on managing premises staff and developing their school estTrade ReviewUseful reference guide and insight to the profession. Whether you are just starting a career in premises management and need to know how to get started, or an experienced premises professional who wants to double-check and brush up on facts and process, this book will provide you with much information and many tips. * James Miller, Estates Director and founding coordinator of The Trust Network *I consider the book as a trusted, time-served, hands-on industry knowledge base and an invaluable bible for school premises management teams, large or small. This first-of-a-kind book should be considered an absolute must for those tasked with recruiting or managing premises staff. * Alan Wilson, Site Manager, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys *This is just the kind of text to put in the hand of both the new and experienced busy senior leader. It is practically focused and concise, with very systematic approaches to effective estates management. Highly recommended for the busy professional keen to know the details. * Daniel Wright, Headmaster, The London Oratory School *The School Premises Handbook is a book with a common-sense and straightforward approach to one of the most challenging areas of school operations. The book is a go-to resource for all school personnel, from the premises teams on the ground through to senior leaders, and especially valuable for guiding those in governance. * Lynne Fletcher, Schools Resource Management Advisor and National Leader of Governance *Estates management is a critical but often overlooked element of school and trust operations. This comprehensive handbook provides detailed guidance and advice on how to manage the complexities of buildings (new and old), infrastructure and grounds. Virtually no stone is left unturned. * Stephen Morales, Chief Executive, Institute of School Business Leadership *The School Premises Handbook is packed full of advice for school estate professionals and leaders looking to be better informed. Jo Marchant explains the complexities of legislation and regulation, providing useful guides, templates and case studies. Her thoughtful curation means the book can be read from start to finish or by selecting the chapter topics that are most relevant to your role. It is a practical, must-have guide. * Hayley Dunn, Business Leadership Specialist, Association of School and College Leaders *
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SAGE Publications Inc Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation
Book SynopsisAccurate, clearly written, and easy to understand even for the beginning researcher, with equal coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research. This is the only book to combine a textbook approach with a how-to approach.Carol Roberts, Professor, University of La VerneAuthor, The Dissertation JourneyThis is a very practical book and will be immediately usable for graduate students at any stage in their research. The multitude of examples is wonderful, and the content is very current.Mary Betsy Brenner, Professor of EducationUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraThe advice and resources you need to complete your thesis or dissertation!No matter what state or stage your project is in, this how-to manual provides comprehensive guidance to help you tackle your master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.Covering both quantitative and qualitative research methods, this essential resource offers directTrade Review"Accurate, clearly written, and easy to understand even for the beginning researcher, with equal coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research. This is the only book where the authors combine a textbook approach to teaching research with a how-to approach." -- Carol Roberts, Professor, University of La Verne"During 40-plus years of working with doctoral students, this reviewer has encountered a large number of manuscripts written by various professors who give advice to doctoral students in writing their research in dissertation styles. None comes close to comparing to this work done by Lunenburg and Irby, who have developed their book with a plethora of examples of every sort in order to demonstrate to the student many ways of dealing with a host of issues that are encountered in writing a dissertation." -- Education Review, November 2010“The best book of its kind I have ever seen. It is succinct yet thorough and includes lots of appropriate examples. It takes the reader from the process of developing a topic through all the stages of writing and defending the dissertation, up to and including presentation and publication. It is academic, pragmatic, and politically astute.” -- Sharon Toomey Clark, Educational Consultant"This is a very practical book and will be immediately usable for graduate students at any stage during their research. The multitude of examples is wonderful, and the content is very current." -- Mary Betsy Brenner, Professor of Education"This book may soon become as dog-eared in my reference library as my APA manual. Some may see a dissertation journey as a thousand miles, but these authors help the writer see the process one step at a time." -- Monica Kempland, Academic Advisor, St. Louis UniversityTable of ContentsPreface About the Authors Part I. Getting Started 1. Selecting a Suitable Topic Sources of Topics Criteria for Topic Selection Summary 2. Selecting a Chair and Committee Criteria to Consider in Selecting a Chair Composition and Role of the Committee Research Prospective Committee Members The Desirable Student Summary Part II. What You Need to Know 3. Quantitative Research Designs Descriptive Research Correlational Research Causal-Comparative Research Quasi-Experimental Research Experimental Research Theory Development Summary 4. Basic Statistics Descriptive Statistics Inferential Statistics Summary 5. Qualitative Research Designs Phenomenological Research Case Study Research Ethnographic Research Grounded Theory Research Mixed Method Research Summary Part III. The Dissertation Chapters 6. Writing the Introduction Chapter Background of the Study Statement of the Problem Purpose of the Study Significance of the Study Definition of Terms Theoretical Framework Models Research Questions (or Hypotheses) Limitations Delimitations Assumptions Organization of the Study Summary 7. Writing the Literature Review Chapter Searching the Literature Writing the Literature Review Synthesizing the Literature Summary 8. Writing the Methodology Chapter Introduction Selection of Participants Instrumentation Data Collection Data Analysis Summary Conclusion 9. Writing the Results Chapter Introduction Descriptive Statistics Testing the Research Questions (Hypotheses) Additional Analyses Summary Conclusion 10. Writing the Discussion Chapter Summary Discussion Implications for Practice Recommendations for Further Research Conclusions Summary Part IV. The Defense and Afterward 11. The Proposal and Final Defense Prepare a Well-Written Document Know the Format Prepare Your Presentation Practice Your Presentation Anticipate Questions Final Oral Defense Tips on How to Avoid Common Mistakes Summary 12. Publishing Your Dissertation Presentations Job Interview Academic Journals Books Chapters in Books Popular Press Internet Publishing Desktop Publishing Planning the Writing Process Summary Appendix A: Initial Letter to Participants Appendix B: First Follow-up Letter to Participants Appendix C: Second Follow-up Letter to Participants Appendix D: Dissertation Proposal Outline (Correlational) Appendix E: Dissertation Proposal Outline (Analysis of Variance) Appendix F: Dissertation Proposal Outline (Multivariate Analysis of Variance) Appendix G: Dissertation Proposal Outline (Qualitative) Appendix H: The Qualitative Research Critique Appendix I: Agreement: Guidelines for Chairing a Dissertation Appendix J: Checklist for Dissertation Quality References Index
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Johns Hopkins University Press Metrics That Matter
Book SynopsisColleges sell themselves by the numbersrankings, returns on investments, and top-ten listsbut these often mislead prospective students. What numbers should they really be paying attention to?High school and college students are inundated by indicators and rankings supposedly designed to help them decide where to go to college and what to study once they arrive. In Metrics That Matter, coauthors Zachary Bleemer, Mukul Kumar, Aashish Mehta, Chris Muellerleile, and Christopher Newfield take a critical look at these metrics and find that many of the most popular ones are confusing, misleading, andmost importantlyeasily replaceable by more helpful alternatives. Metrics That Matter explores popular metrics used by future and current college students, with chapters focusing on colleges' return on investment, university rankings, average student debt, average wages by college major, and more. Written for students, their families, and the counselors who advise them, each chapter explains a commTrade ReviewFor parents and high school students beginning their search of which college to apply to, and for incoming freshmen for this next academic year, Metrics That Matter is essential reading for knowing how to steer yourself through the university's bureaucracies to find success, no matter whether you attach a dollar figure to it or not.—Law & LibertyTable of ContentsAbstractIntroduction1. Return on Investment2. University Rankings3. Selectivity4. Tuition Sticker Prices5. Student Debt6. Average Wages by College Major7. Access to My Preferred MajorConclusion: Metrics and WasteAuthor's NoteBibliographyNotesIndex
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Sage Publications Ltd Leading and Managing People in Education
Book Synopsis'This cutting-edge publication is drawn on international research and practice, and undoubtedly encourages reflection and personal development. The authors are experts in the field of education leadership and management.' - Professor Raj Mestry, University of Johannesburg The Third Edition of this successful and respected book covers leadership and management of people at all levels in educational organisations. It contains up-to-date research and literature, covering the entire spectrum of educational institutions. This new and revised edition: deals with issues such as succession planning, leadership development and diversity has an enhanced focus on international trends, examples and research acknowledges the changing English context, including the shift to system leadership, academies and free schools covers changes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland<Trade ReviewThis book offers a succinct and accessible overview of up-to-date and internationally located issues and advice around leading in educational settings. It draws on the work of key authors in the field, including that of the highly credible authors, which indicates the solid evidence base for the book. -- Alison FoxAuthoritative, & reader-friendly. Recommended. -- Marian Nicholson * The Teacher Trainer Vol 28 No 1 *Table of ContentsPART ONE: SETTING THE SCENE The Context for Leadership and Management Models of Educational Leadership Leading and Managing the Whole Workforce PART TWO: KEY CONCEPTS Organizational Cultures Organizational Structure and Roles Leading and Managing for Diversity Motivation and Job Satisfaction Leading and Managing through Teams PART THREE: KEY PROCESSES Recruitment and Selection Induction and Retention Mentoring and Coaching Leading and Managing People for Performance Organizational Learning and Professional Development Succession Planning and Leadership Development Author index Subject index
£37.99
Bristol University Press The Alumni Way
Book SynopsisAre you a college or university graduate? Do you support students looking ahead to life after graduation? Are you curious about how your alumni network can benefit your life?Does the alumni strategy in your organization need inspiration?This enlightening, original book reimagines graduates' alumni status as a gateway to immense opportunities through professional and personal networks. To discover this alumni potential, Maria L. Gallo guides you through the four key traits of the 'Alumni Way': reflection, curiosity, passion and generosity. With a sound academic foundation, combined with practical activities and checklists, 'The Alumni Way' is the ultimate resource for inspiring savvy, active alumni citizens of the world. The Alumni Way Workbook is also available. Visit www.thealumniway.com.Table of ContentsIntroduction: We are all alumni PART 1: Charting the course of the Alumni Way 1. Starting at the finish line 2. The compass: Introducing alumni capital 3. Summary: Stepping forward by stepping back on campus PART 2: The Alumni Way trait: Reflection 4. Reflecting on the ‘keep in touch’ call 5. Reflection signpost: Recognize the university is a city 6. Reflection signpost: Advance ourselves as alumni citizens 7. Reflection trait summary: Alum from Day One, revisited PART 3: The Alumni Way trait: Curiosity 8. Our career, our alumni capital, and our curiosity 9. Curiosity signpost: Build our alumni hypernetwork 10. Curiosity signpost: Leverage alumni capital for business 11. Curiosity trait summary: Shining a light PART 4: The Alumni Way trait: Passion 12. Immersing in our passions: The alumni dimension 13. Passion signpost: Nourish our wellness through our alumni capital 14. Passion signpost: Watch our alumni-self flourish 15. Passion trait summary: Our lives, our alma mater PART 5: The Alumni Way trait: Generosity 16. When giving back has new meaning 17. Generosity signpost: Recognize we are all philanthropists 18. Generosity signpost: Understand the power of giving 19. Generosity trait summary: Our generosity as service PART 6: Alumni: Bringing it into our lives 20. Our potential: Building our Alumni Way 21. Our alumni call to action
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How Are You Feeling Today Activity and Sticker
Book SynopsisThis delightful activity book, based on Molly Potter''s bestselling title How Are You Feeling Today?, is filled with lively illustrations and engaging activities about dealing with a whole range of emotions, from excitement and happiness to shyness and jealousy.We all have feelings; sometimes they feel comfortable and sometimes they feel uncomfortable. Can you sort them out and work out which emotion is which? And can you fill in a dot-to-dot boredom buster and draw a fluffy, smiling, happy monster? Use this book to explore how you are feeling and complete the activities with the colourful stickers!With useful tips for parents and carers about delivering emotional literacy at the front of the book, this activity and sticker book will help children get to grips with their emotions on a daily basis.
£5.99
Sage Publications Ltd Principles of Educational Leadership & Management
Book SynopsisThis new edition brings together leading authorities from across the globe to provide a truly international perspective into educational leadership and management in school and post-school sectors. Covering both developed and developing countries, it is underpinned by a substantially updated analysis of theory, research, policy and practice. Key topics include: - How leadership and management differ in education - An overview of key models of educational leadership - The relationship between leadership capabilities and enhanced student outcomes - Leading for diversity and inclusion and the policy and practice challenges that follow leadership for social justice This is essential reading for anyone taking courses in educational leadership and management at postgraduate level, or as professional development, and for current and aspiring educational leaders seeking to enhance their practice.Trade ReviewThis is an engaging text which, drawing material from a range of disciplines, robustly tackles a number of the prevailing issues within the contemporary educational environment. As such this text has the potential to offer value to practitioners, researchers, students and academic staff. -- Hazel Beadle * University of Chichester *This book brings together an insightful collection of papers by key authors in the education field. They offer interesting challenges to existing concepts as well as new thought-provoking ideas on issues such as ethics and culture. Recognising the ever more complex environment that our education sector is operating in, and the global and political influences at play, this book is a must for academics, practitioners and students who want to refresh their leadership learning in the context of today′s education sector. -- Carol SteedThis book provides educational leaders and those interested in educational leadership with a very useful synthesis of current theory informing leadership practice. The different chapters offer a variety of perspectives on relevant topics such as the purpose and nature of leadership, approaches to leadership practice and the importance of context. -- Associate Professor Kate ThorntonAmazingly, it is over a quarter of a century since the first edition of The Principles of Educational Leadership and Management was first published. The latest edition, the third, is very different from its predecessors and reflects how far the field has developed over that time period. The 20 chapters in this edited collection are from specialists and leading authorities and offer the reader, in a most helpful and insightful way, a truly international perspective. The contributions cover a variety of key topics in educational contexts, in both developed and developing countries. In sum, leadership and management theory, research, policy and practice are all addressed and research-based insights offered from both school and post-school contexts in a diverse and ever-changing education landscape. A most useful addition to your library! -- Peter EarleyThis book is essential reading for all educational leaders. It provides academic research in a style that is accessible for leaders across all levels of education. This book is extremely well structured, covering a wide range of topics which enable educators to meet the challenges of leading in the 21st Century. -- Martin BassettTable of ContentsPart I: Principles of Educational Leadership and Management 1 Models of Educational Leadership - Tony Bush 2 Instructional Leadership 1950-2018: Transformation from an American to a Global Leadership Construct - Philip Halliinger 3 An Ethics of Educational Leadership for Turbulent and Complex Times - Mike Bottery 4 Solo and Shared Leadership - Megan Crawford 5 Excellence in Educational Leadership: Practices, Capabilities and Virtues that Foster Improved Student Outcomes - Viviane M. J. Robinson Part II: Leadership, Management and Professionalism 6 Leading and Managing Professional Learning - Les Bell 7 Leading and Managing Professional Staff - David Middlewood 8 Appraisal and Performance Management - David Middlewood 9 Resource Management - Raj Mestry 10 Leadership Preparation and Development - Tony Bush and Carmen Montecinos Part III: Leadership for Social Justice 11 Gender and Educational Leadership - Pontso Moorosi 12 Leadership for Diversity and Inclusion - Jack Lumby 13 Race and Ethnicity in Educational Leadership - Paul Miller 14 The Participation and Influence of Stakeholders in School Leadership and Management - Michael Connolly, Catherine Farrell and Chris James 15 Leading Schools in Challenging Circumstances - Alma Harris and Michelle Jones Part IV: Leadership and Context 16 Leadership and Globalisation - Howard Stevenson 17 Contextualising the Study and Practice of School Leadership in an era of Globalisation - Philip Hallinger 18 Leadership and Culture - Allan Walker and Qian Haiyan 19 School Leadership in Developing Countries: The Case of South Africa - Felix Maringe and Nevensha Sing 20 Educational Leadership in Post-Conflict Situations: A Brief Reconnoitre - Tom O′Donoghue and Simon Clarke
£32.99
Sage Publications Ltd Punk Leadership Leading schools differently
Book SynopsisSchool leadership is becoming awfully compliant; flat-pack headteachers and homogenised leadership teams. When did all this conformity ever bring about any lasting change?Drawing parallels between the fiercely independent punk spirit and the demands of modern school leadership,Punk Leadershipoffers a fresh perspective on how to navigate the complexities of the education system while staying true to your values and vision.This is not an anarchic book it systematically looks at all aspects of school leadership, from curriculum development to managing staff, from inclusion to accountability, and finds the punk in them.Jam-packed with useful guidance to help you find your way through the complexities of senior leadership in schools,Punk Leadershipis about finding your own solutions and empowering you to do what you know is right.Keziah Featherstoneis a secondary headteacher in the West Midlands. She is a co-founder
£19.99
Sage Publications Ltd Being 10% Braver
Book SynopsisThrough the real-life stories of women leaders in education, drawn from across the #WomenEd community, this book offers guidance and inspiration on how to rise above challenging situations and find personal and professional growth. It′s time to: -Tackle imposter syndrome -Know your worth -Ask for what you need -Call out unacceptable behavior -Put yourself first when necessary -Raise your voice until it′s heard It′s time to own your journey and your story - it′s time to become 10% braver. Table of ContentsPart 1: Braver in the workplace Chapter 1: Being 10% braver in Higher Education - Dorothy Newbury-Birch Chapter 2: Coffee, Calpol and co-headship - Claire Mitchell and Emma Turner Chapter 3: Taking the heat out of the menopause in the workplace - Michelle Cooke Chapter 4: Learning to dance in the rain - Clare Erasmus Chapter 5: Dynamic part-time leadership - Frances Aston Chapter 6: Making middle leadership count - Emily Rankin Chapter 7: Being a woman and a leader with a disability - Ruth Golding Chapter 8: Investing in ourselves as leaders: a guilty pleasure? - Kerry Jordan-Daus and Lacey Austin Part 2: Advocating for others Chapter 9: When your partner is a female leader - Andy Mitchell Chapter 10: Stand by all women - Keziah Featherstone with Jon Chaloner, Vic Goddard, Dan Morrow and Malcolm Richards Chapter 11: If there isn’t a seat around the table, be the one who buys the chairs - Hilary Goldsmith Chapter 12: What governors can do to build inclusive workplaces - Lesley Dolben and Natalie de Silva Part 3: Braving the change Chapter 13: Retirement is not a dirty word - Fiona McSorley Chapter 14: Returning to teaching and leadership after illness - Rachael Paget Chapter 15: Being an international school leader - Liz Free with Sue Aspinall, Ruth Barsby and Pauline O’Brien Chapter 16: A small fish in a big pond: educational leadership outside of a school environment - Lizana Oberholzer Chapter 17: Overcoming the challenges of a woman leader with a disability in education - Sharon McCormack Part 4: Daring to be different Chapter 18: Being taken seriously as a young leader: Can I see your ID? - Gemma Sant Chapter 19: Why it’s ‘in’ to be an introverted leader? - Alex Fairlamb Chapter 20: Let me take you on a journey… - Jules Daulby Chapter 21: Walking Gaily Forward - Lisa Hannay Part 5: Owning our bravery Chapter 22: Brave vulnerability - Debra Rutley Chapter 23: Being comfortable and authentic as an LGBT+ leader and role model - Claire Nicholls Chapter 24: Asylum - Felicity King Chapter 25: Slaying the dragon of imposter syndrome - Imogen Senior Chapter 26: Moving mindsets and failing forward - Jacinta Calzada-Mayronne and Melissa Egri-McCauley Part 6: Tackling an unfair system Chapter 27: We can’t be what we can’t see: Make sure you’re not the one blocking the view - Penny Rabiger Chapter 28: What to do if you find yourself working for a bully - Beatus Magistra Chapter 29: Pregnant and screwed - Hannah Dalton and Kiran Mahil Chapter 30: Dealing with the motherhood penalty as a leader - Naomi Shenton Chapter 31: Time to say goodbye - Bukky Yusuf Chapter 32: Inspiring the future - Vivienne Porritt
£69.35
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Principals Survival Guide
Book SynopsisThis hands-on school leadership guide for new and veteran principals and administrators offers practical advice for leading a school successfully. Want honest student input? Try texting. Got a group of angry parents? Arrange one-on-one meetings you ll avoid a mob scene and give each family the attention it deserves. Trying to make a teacher feel appreciated? Shoot a quick email after stopping by his classroom and describe something cool you saw him do. It takes ten seconds but has a big impact. These tips and hundreds more are the collective wisdom of three experienced principals who know how to connect with kids, staff, families, and stakeholders, and help students succeed.
£20.79
Taylor & Francis Inc The Missing Competency: An Integrated Model for
Book Synopsis“Authors Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski, Rich Whitney, and Deborah Taub have done a great service to student affairs and to student learning and development with this fine book, The Missing Competency: A Program Development Model for Student Affairs. The profession owes them great appreciation for returning the foundational competency of programming to our collective attention and providing a contemporary model to implement programs of quality.”—From the foreword by Susan R. KomivesProgram development is central to the work of student affairs professionals, yet the field has not prioritized the development of competency in this area. This theory-to-practice, sequential guide to program development fills that gap in the literature. The authors describe the elements of program planning and delivery from the inception of the idea through the use of assessment to revise and improve the program for the future.Whether a new professional or a seasoned leader, this volume offers the reader a deeper understanding of program development. Starting with a foundational understanding of this process, the book proceeds to a step-by-step process, taking a program from an idea to a proposal with goals, objectives, budget, and timeline with tasks, and beyond planning to implementation. The book concludes with stressing the importance of assessment as the program continues to develop over time. Each chapter applies program development concepts through program examples. Finally, the authors leave readers with tools and templates to support the process.Table of ContentsForeword. Programing 4.0. Beyond the Old Story—Susan R. Komives Acknowledgments Preface 1. Overview of the Program Development Model. Integrated Model for Program Development 2. Evolution of Program Development 3. Why Develop This Program? 4. Program Definition Stage. Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes 5. Program Definition and Planning Stages. Budget Essentials 6. Program Planning and Monitoring Stages. Developing a Roadmap for the Program 7. Implementation and Launch Stages. Lights, Camera, Action 8. Assessment of the Program 9. Reflections Forward Appendix. Backdating Schedule References About the Authors Index
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Information Age Publishing The Investments: An American Conspiracy
Book SynopsisThis book examines American societal structures and institutions, beginning and ending with public education, and exposes how dysfunction and the investment in this dysfunction is an actual political agenda. The Investments focuses on the capitalization, privatization and dismantling of public education, and how other social systems such as for-profit prisons, healthcare (or the lack thereof), racism and current immigration issues, the investment in criminalizing people called “the other”, and the military/industrial complex are all co-dependent and symbiotic. At the Nexus of it all is American public education. An educated population threatens the status quo, so the pipeline between public education and other social institutions is real. Each has a toxic connection and reliance to each other. Each chapter will delve into the rigging that takes place to purposefully attempt to cripple public education and consciously create a permanent underclass, usually without the knowledge of the general public; and the egos, identities and sinister political forces behind such manipulation. Education is the hub of this book: because public education is the best vehicle for democracy America has ever known, and therefore, unbeknownst to many Americans, in the crosshairs. There is a vast conspiracy for power and control going on in our country; and many Americans are ignorant of the conspiracy. This book pulls back the curtain on the investment some in power have made in their efforts to create a permanent underclass in American society.
£37.46
LDA How to Enhance the Mental Health and Emotional
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John Catt Educational Ltd The researchED Guide to Leadership: An
Book SynopsisresearchED is an educator-led organisation with the goal of bridging the gap between research and practice. This accessible and punchy series, overseen by founder Tom Bennett, tackles the most important topics in education, with a range of experienced contributors exploring the latest evidence and research and how it can apply in a variety of classroom settings.In this edition, Stuart Lock looks at the evidence surrounding effective school leadership, editing contributions from a wide range of writers.
£16.78
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to be an Outstanding Primary Teaching
Book SynopsisHow to be an Outstanding Primary Teaching Assistant is packed full of advice, tips and strategies to help teaching assistants deliver outstanding support in the primary classroom.Written by an experienced teaching assistant, this book explores the diverse range of roles and responsibilities held by support staff in primary schools and provides guidance on how to tackle them successfully. It features tried-and-tested ideas that can be easily implemented and helps teaching assistants to build a toolbox of skills and strategies to support children throughout their school career, whatever their ability or need. This easy-to-use book includes creative advice on how best to assist the classroom teacher and the children they teach, including those with special educational needs, English as an additional language, or behavioural difficulties. It is an invaluable resource for newly qualified and more experienced teaching assistants.Trade ReviewThis is an incredibly useful guide for both new and more experienced teaching assistants. Emma's personal experience in the classroom shines through and the book highlights just how valuable an outstanding teaching assistant is to any school. * Jenna Lucas, Primary Teacher and English Specialist Leader of Education, @JennaLucas81 *This is a brilliant book and will not only support those embarking on a career as a teaching assistant but also those already in the profession. Written from a wealth of experience, it will enable effective partnerships between teacher and TA to be developed in order to have the greatest impact upon the children. * Rachel Orr, Education Consultant, Teacher and Tutor, @RachelOrr *An excellent book which covers all the basics TAs need, and which will give them a good grounding to start a successful career as a TA. * Parents in Touch *
£15.29
Harvard Educational Publishing Group Diverse Families, Desirable Schools: Public
Book SynopsisIn Diverse Families, Desirable Schools, Mira Debs offers a richly detailed study of public Montessori schools, which make up the largest group of progressive schools in the public sector. As public Montessori schools expand rapidly as alternatives to traditional public schools, the story of these schools, Debs points out, is a microcosm of the broader conflicts around public school choice. Drawing on historical research, interviews with public Montessori educators, and ethnographic case studies, Debs explores the forces that pull intentionally diverse, progressive schools toward elitism. At the heart of Debs's book is a thoughtful analysis of the notion of ""fit"" between parents and schools—an idea that is central to school choice, which is often marketed as an opportunity for parents to find the perfect fit for their kids. By exploring parents' varied motivations in choosing these schools and observing how families experience—or fail to experience—a ""good fit"" after having chosen a particular school, Debs makes an original contribution to the literature on school choice and sheds light on the dilemmas entailed in maintaining diversity in progressive charter and magnet schools.
£31.46
Myers Education Press Reclaiming the Education Doctorate: A Guidebook
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£31.16
Shell Education Pub CatchUp Math Kindergarten
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£21.24
Shell Education Pub CatchUp Math 1st Grade
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£21.24
SAGE Publications Inc Teaching Sprints: How Overloaded Educators Can
Book SynopsisEnhance teachers’ expertise – in every term, every school year. With all of the everyday demands of teaching, the job of improving classroom practice is a challenge for teachers and school leaders. Grounded by research and field-tested around the world, Teaching Sprints offers a professional improvement process that works in theory and practice. Including insights from the field, and practical protocols, this book outlines a simple model for engaging in short bursts of evidence-informed improvement work. Using Teaching Sprints, teams of teachers can enhance their expertise together, in a way that is sustainable on the ground. In Teaching Sprints, readers will find: three big ideas about practice improvement a detailed description of a simple improvement process advice on how to establish a routine for continual improvement Whether you’re a classroom teacher thinking about your own practice, an instructional leader supporting colleagues to teach better tomorrow, or a school leader interested in enhancing your program for professional learning, Teaching Sprints is a must-read for you. "Among the greatest unresolved issues within schools is developing great models of implementation: Sprints is certainly one of the breakthroughs. This book can make major improvements in schools and classrooms, ironically by focusing on tiny shifts." John Hattie, Laureate Professor Melbourne Graduate School of Education Melbourne, Australia "Once in a while you come across a book that really cuts through the complexity of issues and provides a refreshing and practical approach to improving what happens in schools. This is such a book. Evidence-based, easy to read and full of down-to-earth ideas that busy teachers can implement. I love it." Steve Munby, Visiting Professor University College London Former CEO, National College for School Leadership London, UKTrade ReviewAmong the greatest unresolved issues within schools is developing great models of implementation: Sprints is certainly one of the breakthroughs. This book can make major improvements in schools and classrooms, ironically by focusing on tiny shifts. -- John HattieOnce in a while you come across a book that really cuts through the complexity of issues and provides a refreshing and practical approach to improving what happens in schools. This is such a book. Evidence-based, easy to read and full of down-to-earth ideas that busy teachers can implement. I love it. -- Steve MunbyIn our work we find that 80% of our best ideas come from leading practitioners. This book is a godsend to this domain of learning from doing. With three big components, and three guidelines to quick action for each idea, Teaching Sprints helps people to get to action and learn from it quickly. Identify best bets, and establish improvement routines. Breakspear and Ryrie Jones have given us a strong framework for action in frantic times. -- Michael Fullan, Professor EmeritusAs someone who works closely with teachers to support their development in a wide range of contexts, I found Teaching Sprints absolutely inspiring and illuminating. Simon and Bronwyn have managed to capture the complex process of teacher improvement in an elegantly simple framework with crystal clear underlying principles founded on both practice and research evidence, alongside very practical implementation tools. It′s a brilliant concept and I′m sure a lot of teachers and leaders will find this incredibly valuable. -- Tom Sherrington, Education Consultant and AuthorSimon and Bron have such a practical way of combining insights from research and practice to help teachers have the best possible impact in their classrooms. This book is a goldmine of practical, tried-and-tested and evidence-informed strategies for teachers and school leaders who want to improve what they do. -- Danielle Toon, Associate DirectorAuthors Breakspear & Ryrie Jones, informed and supported by fellow practitioners & researchers, deliver a powerful Guide for a profession committed to getting better at good work. The Teaching Sprints model is an ‘innovation lab in the school’; it is a rigorous, adaptive, and impactful approach to embedding professional learning. Teaching Sprints advocates iterative and sustainable improvement in collaborative professional practice - but it does much more - it demonstrates how to do it! -- Anthony Mackay, President & CEO * National Center on Education & the Economy *Teaching Sprints is an important book for anyone who works with teachers on practice improvement. Breakspear and Ryrie Jones provide a simple, flexible process for engaging small groups of teachers in developing their craft of teaching. Using simple, straightforward protocols, Teaching Sprints helps teachers to engage with relevant research, choose one small piece of their craft to change and make that shift to ultimately improve student learning outcomes. I can′t wait to share this book with all teachers in my district! -- Leanne Peters, Assistant SuperintendentFor too long teachers have been asked to change practice outside of the context of the classroom and outside the realm of engagement with students. Here, Breakspear and Ryrie Jones provide a logical, sensible, and pragmatic approach that enables the busy teacher to improve in the classroom with kids. Start with best bets, practice makes progress, and focus on tiny shifts are the key ingredients to launching doable and long-lasting improvement. This is a brilliant book every teacher, coach, and leader should use as they seek to improve teaching and learning. -- Michael McDowell, SuperintendentThis book delivers exactly what teachers want – a structured, logical and achievable strategy to improve their classroom practice and reflect on evidence of impact. -- Adrian Piccoli, ProfessorTeaching Sprints provides educators with a lens to think about and explore their practice in tangible ways. The clearly articulated process facilitates collaborative conversations among teams, with a focus on evidence informed decisions. The opportunity to practice, adjust and reflect supports teachers’ professional learning through ongoing intentional and incremental adjustments over time. -- Barb Isaak, Executive DirectorAs the world turns faster and with increasing uncertainty, we, as educators, need to be agile and excellent. We need to project our professionalism and do everything in our power to ensure that the system we deliver is worthy of our children and their futures. This book is brilliantly researched, incredibly pragmatic and, most importantly, profoundly important in helping us all to meet that challenge. -- Richard Gerver, Speaker, EducatorAs a school principal, I’ve found Teaching Sprints to be the most effective way to facilitate teacher improvement. It is simple but powerful because it gives teachers a real sense of satisfaction. Through each Sprint, and sometimes in a short space of time, they see both personal improvement and improvement in their students. -- Lindy Smith, PrincipalBrilliant! As school leaders we live, eat and breathe school improvement. In Teaching Sprints, Simon and Bron give us a practical and effective way to make it happen. I wish they had written this 20 years ago when I was a principal. -- Neil Barker, Former DirectorOur teachers are proof of the impact Teaching Sprints has on improving their practice and ensuring impact. Teachers meaningfully engage in Teaching Sprints because they know it works. -- Kylie Donovan & Donna BeathTeaching Sprints has enabled our teams of educators to refine and improve their teaching practice by engaging with research. The Sprints process fosters collaborative learning and has been a valuable form of professional development in creating lasting change. I like that teachers reflect on their current practice and then identify areas where they could improve their expertise. The change is evident in the conversations you hear in meetings where the first step is engaging with research to inform the decisions we make. It is not uncommon to hear teachers say, ‘Well, what is the best way of teaching...?’ Sprints has reaffirmed the need for teachers to be continual learners who constantly strive to get better, regardless of their experience. -- Angela Dobbin, Assistant PrincipalAs a school leader, I credit the role Teaching Sprints has had in shaping staff culture – it’s one of continual teacher improvement. Through Sprints, teachers at my school routinely improve their effectiveness while simultaneously building strong relational trust. -- Steven Hooke, Principal * The Oaks Public School *The Teaching Sprints process has become embedded in our school’s practice. Teachers collaborate, using the three phases of a Teaching Sprint to research around best practice, implement, review, refine, and assess. Improvement in student learning outcomes is evident as a result of the focus on improving and refining teacher pedagogy. -- Joanne Graham, PrincipalTeaching Sprints is a great process that allowed our team to have some engaging professional dialogue on our teaching practice. It gave us a safe space to reflect on research and share our learning. -- Kate Foley, Prep One TeacherTransformative. Timely. Teacher and research informed. Teaching Sprints provides us with the space for deliberate dialogue around two critical aspects of education; improving student outcomes and shifting pedagogical practice. -- Karen Graham, Deputy Principal (Instructional Leader)Teaching Sprints has enabled our portfolio of schools/pre-schools to be involved in a consistent organisational process for developing teacher practice and collaboration. As a local Education Team, the impact of this approach has been clearly identified through the collection of evidence which is enhancing our overall Site Improvement focus. -- Adam Box, Education Director, Partnerships, Schools, and PreschoolsThis book starts with a compelling proposition for anyone involved in teacher learning: "If it doesn’t work for teachers, it doesn’t work." What Simon and Bronwyn outline is an evidence-based, field-tested, no-nonsense process to support teachers in continually improving their teaching practice. This is a timely and welcome addition to the teacher learning discourse. -- Ryan Dunn, LecturerThrough Teaching Sprints, thousands of our teachers and leaders now have another, and arguably better, way of moving through a disciplined inquiry process - the intentional experimentation, the fast fails, the iterative improvement. It is these small shifts that have added up over hundreds of our schools to make improvement across a system. We now have more expert teachers who not only know the most impactful teaching strategies, but where and how to use them, for which students and at precisely the right time. -- Simon Lindsay, ManagerTeaching Sprints are so successful because the core values privilege teacher need and student improvement above anything else. Sprints have transformed our approach to professional learning and teacher growth. We now have a truly authentic and impact driven model for our teachers to engage with. -- Nicole West, Deputy PrincipalIt is evident that if we wish to make education systems significantly better, we need to focus simultaneously on transformation of education system and improvement of teaching. The art of sustainable educational change is to find small steps that would make big impact in teachers’ practice. Teaching Sprints is a book about that. It is a great resource for leaders and teachers who are looking for practical ideas that can improve what teachers do in schools every day. -- Pasi Sahlberg, Professor of Education PolicyTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction Part 1 – Big Ideas About Getting Better Part 2 – The Teaching Sprints Process Part 3 – Establishing an Improvement Routine Conclusion – Better Than Before Appendices References Index
£26.30
Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development Learning Transformed
Book SynopsisPresents eight keys - each a piece of a puzzle for transforming the K-12 education system of teaching and learning - to intentionally design tomorrow's schools so today's learners are prepared for success... and stand ready to create new industries, find new cures, and solve world problems.
£25.60
Bristol University Press Affective Capitalism in Academia
Book SynopsisDrawing on affect theory and research on academic capitalism and 11 international case studies, this book examines the contemporary crisis of universities, from the coloniality of academic capitalism to performance management and the experience of being performance-managed.Table of Contents1. Introduction: Academic capitalism and the affective organisation of academic labour - Kristiina Brunila and Daniel Nehring Part I: Structures 2. The Labour Pains of Academic Capitalism in Crisis - Lew Zipin and Marie Brennan 3. Deepened Coloniality, Heightened structuralism: Implications for Intellectual thought and praxis in the Caribbean - Talia Esnard 4. Academic patriarchal (post)liberal capitalism - Demetra Tzanaki Part II: Relationships 5. The storytelling and storyselling of neoliberal academic work - Kenneth Mølbjerg Jørgensen and Paola Valero 6. Exploring the Academic and Affective Leadership in Academia - Kristiina Brunila 7. Friendship in academia: the moral economy of academic work - Erika Andersson Cederholm, Carina Sjöholm and Dianne Dredge 8. What doesn’t kill you makes you weaker: An uncanny story of contemporary academic life - Mark Vicars Part III: Performance 9. Academy in my flesh: Affective athleticism and performative writing - Silvia Gherardi, Michela Cozza and Magnus Hoppe 10. Getting Texts Done: Affective Rhythms of Reading in Quantified Academia - Juhana Venäläinen 11. Performance Management: Western Universities, Chinese Entrepreneurs, and Students on Stage - Amir Hampel 12. What’s the point? A few thoughts instead of a conclusion - Daniel Nehring and Kristiina Brunila
£72.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Successful Leadership in the Early Years
Book SynopsisIn line with government initiatives, there is growing pressure within the early years sector to create staff who can lead different types of childcare and family settings in order to address two main government targets. Firstly, reducing poverty among families with small children and secondly, increasing educational opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds in order to give them a better start in life. Many say that for this to happen we need people who can lead an effective team of capable, professional colleagues. This is no easy task in the modern Early Years market. June O''Sullivan, Chief Executive of LEYF, acknowledges the problems and provides ideas and suggestions to address the issues facing leaders so that they are supported to lead us into a future where we can all help make a big difference for a long time.Trade ReviewAn excellent book for existing and aspiring leaders across the early years… it's refreshing to have a frank, plain English overview of a very complex area. I could immediately identify with many of the challenges and scenarios this book presents, and the activities contained make it a resource that can really be brought to life to develop leadership across the early years. A real pleasure to read. -- Julie Kirk * Director of Early Childhood at the Department for Education, Australia *OF PREVIOUS EDITION: "An invaluable resource for both new and experienced managers and leaders. It includes theory alongside helpful practical ideas to meet the many challenges of managing an early childhood centre. It is written from experience and with humour, citing real issues that face managers daily. I wish there had been a resource like this when I started work as a nursery manager, but even seven years on it is an invaluable book, filled with good advice, suggestions for self reflective practice and ongoing personal development." -- Miri Lawrence, Director * West London Synagogue Nursery *OF PREVIOUS EDITION: "At a time when leadership theories are in abundance, June O'Sullivan has cut through the rhetoric and provides solid and much welcomed advice on being a leader in early care and education. Her incisive, supportive and easily implemented suggestions are based on her extensive leadership experience and are a boon to those of us meeting the very real challenges that the new international and professional landscape of child care presents. I commend June's work to you. She is a leader who daily walks the walk." -- Chantal Williams, CEO * Stepping Stones Children's Services and Telstra Businesswoman of the Year, Australi *OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS: "This book has been written by a practitioner, for practitioners, in such an accessible and leader/reader-friendly way that whatever leadership situation you find yourself in, this a relevant and helpful read. The self-evaluation tasks and activities are particularly helpful and can be used flexibly either as part of staff team meetings or for continuing professional development....a powerful tool in helping your setting and colleagues to move forward." -- EYE * EYE *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 The Journey to Successful Leadership Chapter 2Leadership Know-How Chapter 3 Leading Change Chapter 4 Overcoming Leadership Challenges Chapter 5 Developing the Pedagogical Leader Chapter 6 Leading to Involve Parents Chapter 7 Developing New Leaders Chapter 8 The Social Entrepreneur: Leading a Childcare Enterprise Chapter 9 Leading with your Governors and Trustees Chapter 10 Leading the Way Forward
£17.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Headteachers Handbook
Book SynopsisThis must-read guide to being a primary headteacher is filled with practical guidance, tips and advice on all aspects of headship to support and inspire new, current and aspiring headteachers.Written by a headteacher with over 14 years'' experience at the helm, The Headteacher''s Handbook is the indispensable manual to understanding the role as both an instructional coach and community leader. With a kind and compassionate tone, Rae Snape presents invaluable advice, models, research, motivational quotes and self-reflection questions on a wealth of topics. This includes:- developing and communicating the vision for your school- building a staff team- handling an Ofsted inspection- ensuring inclusion, equality and diversity in your setting- curriculum and assessment design- managing the day-to-day the finances, health and safety, behaviour and everything in-between!The book features examples from Rae''s own experiences as well as contributions from some of the most influential anTrade ReviewThis is a comprehensive guide which covers every aspect of taking on the headteacher role. It is at once practical, honest, insightful and, probably most importantly, incredibly useful. If you're new to headship, or planning a move into the role, this is a must-read book. -- Sue Cowley * Author, teacher trainer, presenter and early years manager. Her latest book is 'Learning Behaviours'. @Sue_Cowley *If you are aspiring to primary headship or have just been appointed, then this book is your must-read guide to being an outstanding leader of your school. -- Dr Neil Hawkes * Former headteacher and founder of Values-based Education, @neilhawkes *This collection of advice, reflections, warnings and exhortations provides an indispensable handbook not just for the new headteacher but as a refresh for those who have served a while. And in the best headteacher tradition, the author tells some compelling stories too. -- Roy Blatchford CBE * Founder of www.blinks.education, founding CEO of the National Education Trust and former headteacher *Rae explores some of the more nuanced aspects of the job, guiding the reader through the maze of legal requirements and responsibilities. -- @digicoled * UKEdChat *
£22.49
SAGE Publications Inc Coherence
Book SynopsisComplex times call for clear solutionsIf initiative overload and fragmentation are keeping your best plans from becoming reality, it's time to start leading differently. The key to bringing about the kind of successful and sustainable change you need is the Coherence Framework, a dynamic, customizable road map made up of four essential components: Focused directionto build collective purpose Cultivating collaborative cultureswhile clarifying individual and team roles Deepening learningto accelerate improvement and foster innovation Securing accountabilityfrom the inside out Coherenceprovides the insights and tools to drive effective leadership. Now you can gain a deeper understanding of Coherencewith The Taking Action Guide to Building Coherence in Schools, Districts, and Systems. Coherence is a book that dTrade Review"Coherence is a book that demands action – it moves from the narrative of fixing one teacher at a time, to asking about the coherence of the system (be it school, national, or world issues). Fullan and Quinn create an important narrative about direction, working together, deepening learning, and securing accountability. The book sparkles with examples of coherence in action, it makes no excuses for employing the wrong levers of change. This is the blueprint for a new vocabulary of education action; it shows where we need to go next, and is another example of Fullan at the top of his game." -- John Hattie, Director and Author of Visible LearningI love this book--timely, practical collaborative action! In an era of overload, frustration, and fatigue Coherence offers an extremely timely, necessary, and practical alternative to improving education. Coherence is essentially about the power, potential, and promise of people working collaboratively: the humanity and professional capacity of educators seeking to lead, learn, and teach to realize the persistent moral purpose of supporting all students to succeed. A hallmark of Coherence is that the principles and actions are grounded in practical examples from schools, districts and entire education systems. We desperately need coherence; this book provides a vital framework for collective action! -- Carol Campbell, Associate Professor"School systems that struggle often are riddled with incoherence—mismatched strategies, competing cultures, and illogical initiatives. In their highly informative book, Fullan and Quinn explain clearly how coherence can solve the problem. Based on solid research and lessons drawn from effective practice, Coherence provides a comprehensive model to guide educators as they learn and lead their way to better schools. " -- Susan Moore Johnson, Jerome T. Murphy Research Professor"With the improvement of student learning at the center, Coherence assists educational leaders at every level to choose strategic drivers for change, learn collaboratively, and deliver results collectively. Fullan and Quinn nail the solution: building coherence is an on-going process that focuses on quality implementation of a small number of powerful goals that improve student learning. The Coherence Framework pushes and supports all leaders to improve their practice in the service of students." -- John Malloy, EdD, Assistant Deputy Minister"Coherence is a must read for educators and politicians who are ready to talk the walk and take action with the ‘right drivers’. As a site and district leader I learned from reformers and researchers alike, but I struggled to operationalize what I had learned to benefit the adults and students I served. In Coherence, Fullan and Quinn clearly articulate a plan for operationalizing the "right drivers" throughout the system-school site, district, county, state, and nation." -- Wes Smith, Executive Director"Michael Fullan and Joanne Quinn have hit it out of the park in their new book Coherence. This book is an excellent resource for any school or school system that is committed to continuous improvement. Coherence is a practical powerful action guide for schools and school systems to use as they work collaboratively to close the achievement gap that exists in our schools. This book should be the required reading for all school administrators and elected officials." -- Chris Steinhauser, SuperintendentTable of ContentsAuthors′ Note: The Time Is Now! Chapter 1. Coherence Making What Coherence Is and Is Not The Wrong and Right Drivers in Action The Coherence Framework Get the Right Mind-Set for Action Chapter 2. Focusing Direction Purpose Driven Goals That Impact What Matters Most Clarity of Strategy Change Leadership Focused Direction in Action Final Thoughts Chapter 3. Cultivating Collaborative Cultures Culture of Growth Learning Leadership aka Lead Learners Capacity Building Collaborative Work Collaborative Work in Action Final Thoughts Chapter 4. Deepening Learning Develop Clarity of Learning Goals Build Precision in Pedagogy Shift Practices Through Capacity Building Moving Whole Systems Toward Deeper Learning Final Thoughts Chapter 5. Securing Accountability Internal Accountability External Accountability Final Thoughts Chapter 6. Leading for Coherence Master the Framework Develop Leaders at All Levels Final Thoughts References and Further Readings Index Acknowledgments About the Authors
£21.84
SAGE Publications Inc Equity Partnerships: A Culturally Proficient
Book SynopsisHow often do you hear, "The only parents who showed were the parents who didn’t need to be here." But how often do you consider time of day, lack of child care, cost of dinner, transportation, language of the presentation, even relevance of the topic—all real-world barriers for families of our historically underserved students. Here at last is a resource that will open up access and reveal all-new ways to forge more culturally inclusive partnerships with families and communities . . . partnerships that extend well beyond parent-teacher conferences, PTA meetings, and the occasional bake sale. The two big services Equity Partnerships provides? Using the Tools of Cultural Proficiency, you’ll Discover new concepts and strategies to engage families and communities—and reduce, if not eliminate, barriers--through four essential principles: communication, connection, collaboration, and community Engage in frequent opportunities to reflect on your own assumptions and values, then collaborate with colleagues to co-create systemic practices and policies for devising, implementing, and assessing family and community engagement actions in your schools and districts We know inherently that family and community engagement is critical to the success of our students. Let Equity Partnerships be your go-to tool for breaking down the walls that for too long have limited all of us. "Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility and privilege. These authors have been first responders for decades by promoting Cultural Proficiency as a means to ensure equity and access for all. In Equity Partnerships, they identify the powerful and critical link of family, school, and community engagement to strengthen families, build community support, and increase student success." --TRUDY ARRIAGA, Associate Dean for Equity and Outreach, California Lutheran University, and Coauthor of Opening Doors Trade Review"Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility and privilege. These authors have been first responders for decades by promoting Cultural Proficiency as a means to ensure equity and access for all. In Equity Partnerships, they identify the powerful and critical link of family, school, and community engagement to strengthen families, build community support, and increase student success." -- Trudy Arriaga, Associate Dean for Equity and OutreachTable of ContentsFOREWORD BY TRUDY T. ARRIAGA ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHORS Introduction PART I. THE BASICS OF CULTURAL PROFICIENCY AND ENGAGEMENT CHAPTER 1. The Cultural Proficiency Framework: Tools for Family, School, and Community Engagement Overcoming the Barriers to Cultural Proficiency The Guiding Principles of Cultural Proficiency The Cultural Proficiency Continuum The Essential Elements of Cultural Proficiency The Family, School, and Community Engagement Rubric Going Deeper Reflection Going Deeper Dialogic Questions Summary Looking Ahead: Chapter 2 CHAPTER 2. The Why of Engagement Changing Times and Terminology Informed by Related Studies: From Strain to Inclusion What Parents Want to Know and What Parents Want Educators to Know Benefits of Partnering for All Family and Community Engagement and Link to Student Achievement Culturally Proficient Leadership and Engagement A Moral Imperative and Shared Responsibility for Creating Culturally Proficient Engagement Our Why Going Deeper Reflection Going Deeper Dialogic Questions Summary Looking Ahead: Chapter 3 CHAPTER 3. The Moral Imperative for Partnerships: Historical, Legal, and Educational Policy Contexts Family, School, and Community Engagement Has Evolved Over Time Twentieth Century and Beyond Federal and State Court Decisions and Legislative Actions That Foster Family, School, and Community Partnerships Educational Rationale for Family, School, and Community Engagement Importance of Educational Research in Building Family, School, and Community Engagement in Diverse Communities Going Deeper Reflection Going Deeper Dialogic Questions Summary Looking Ahead: Chapter 4 PART II. EMBRACING TO ENGAGE CHAPTER 4. How Cultural Proficiency Intersects With Family Engagement Alignments Cultural Proficiency’s Guiding Principles Provide a Moral Base for Essential Elements Using Our Assets of Moral Authority, Reflection, and Dialogue Guiding Principles of Cultural Proficiency: Surfacing Our Assumptions, Beliefs, and Values Being Intentional in Valuing Students’ Cultures as Assets Valuing Leads to Doing Constantino’s Five Simple Principles Dual Capacity-Building Framework Dialogic Questions Summary Looking Ahead: Chapter 5 CHAPTER 5. The 7 Cs of Engagement Collaboration Communication Caring Culture Community Connectedness Collective Responsibility Going Deeper Reflection Going Deeper Dialogic Questions Courageous Engagement Summary Looking Ahead: Chapter 6 PART III. FROM MARGINALIZATION TO INCLUSION CHAPTER 6. Barriers to Family, School, and Community Engagement Barriers to Cultural Proficiency Barriers to Family, School, and Community Engagement Author’s Analysis Using the Family, School, and Community Engagement Rubric Author’s Analysis Using the Family, School, and Community Engagement Rubric Author’s Analysis Using the Family, School, and Community Engagement Rubric Author’s Analysis Using the Family, School, and Community Engagement Rubric Going Deeper Reflection Going Deeper Dialogic Questions Summary Looking Ahead: Chapter 7 CHAPTER 7. The Guiding Principles Foster Essential Elements as Educator and School Action From Barriers to Constructive Action Essential Elements Essential Elements Essential Elements Essential Elements Going Deeper Reflection Going Deeper Dialogic Questions Summary Looking Ahead: Chapter 8 PART IV. COMMIT TO ACTION CHAPTER 8. The 8th C—Commit to Action Building Family and Community Capacity Using Pre-assessments to Get Started Planning to Plan From Negative to Constructive Your Cultural Proficiency Family, School, and Community Engagement Action Plan Components of a Culturally Proficient Family, School, and Community Engagement Plan Summary Looking Ahead: Chapter 9 CHAPTER 9. Resources: Culturally Proficient Planning for Inclusive Partnering and Capacity Building Resources: Inclusive Partnering and Capacity Building Learning Strategies Academic Parent-Teacher Teams (APTT) Parent/Family Universities Community-Based Organizing Efforts Resources: Technology Supported Strategies Resources: Practical Learning Strategies Summary Be Intentional About It RESOURCE A: BOOK STUDY GUIDE RESOURCE B: CULTURAL PROFICIENCY BOOKS’ ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS RESOURCE C: AUTHORS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND WEBSITES REFERENCES INDEX
£23.74
Harvard Educational Publishing Group Why Knowledge Matters: Rescuing Our Children from
Book SynopsisIn Why Knowledge Matters, influential scholar E. D. Hirsch, Jr., addresses critical issues in contemporary education reform and shows how cherished truisms about education and child development have led to unintended and negative consequences.Hirsch, author of The Knowledge Deficit, draws on recent findings in neuroscience and data from France to provide new evidence for the argument that a carefully planned, knowledge-based elementary curriculum is essential to providing the foundations for children's life success and ensuring equal opportunity for students of all backgrounds. In the absence of a clear, common curriculum, Hirsch contends that tests are reduced to measuring skills rather than content, and that students from disadvantaged backgrounds cannot develop the knowledge base to support high achievement. Hirsch advocates for updated policies based on a set of ideas that are consistent with current cognitive science, developmental psychology, and social science.The book focuses on six persistent problems of recent US education: the over-testing of students; the scapegoating of teachers; the fadeout of preschool gains; the narrowing of the curriculum; the continued achievement gap between demographic groups; and the reliance on standards that are not linked to a rigorous curriculum. Hirsch examines evidence from the United States and other nations that a coherent, knowledge-based approach to schooling has improved both achievement and equity wherever it has been instituted, supporting the argument that the most significant education reform and force for equality of opportunity and greater social cohesion is the reform of fundamental educational ideas.Why Knowledge Matters introduces a new generation of American educators to Hirsch's astute and passionate analysis.
£28.01
Getty Trust Publications Activity-Based Teaching in the Art Museum:
Book SynopsisAn essential resource for museum professionals, teachers, and students, the award-winning Teaching in the Art Museum (Getty Publications, 2011) set a new standard in the field of gallery education. This follow-up book blends theory and practice to help educators—from teachers and docents to curators and parents—create meaningful interpretive activities for children and adults. Written by a team of veteran museum educators, Activity-Based Teaching in the Art Museum offers diverse perspectives on embodiment, emotions, empathy, and mindfulness to inspire imaginative, spontaneous interactions that are firmly grounded in history and theory. The authors begin by surveying the emergence of activity-based teaching in the 1960s and 1970s and move on to articulate a theory of play as the cornerstone of their innovative methodology. The volume is replete with sidebars describing activities facilitated with museum visitors of all ages.
£24.70
Johns Hopkins University Press RelationshipRich Education
Book SynopsisA mentor, advisor, or even a friend? Making connections in college makes all the difference. What single factor makes for an excellent college education? As it turns out, it's pretty simple: human relationships. Decades of research demonstrate the transformative potential and the lasting legacies of a relationship-rich college experience. Critics suggest that to build connections with peers, faculty, staff, and other mentors is expensive and only an option at elite institutions where instructors have the luxury of time with students. But in this revelatory book brimming with the voices of students, faculty, and staff from across the country, Peter Felten and Leo M. Lambert argue that relationship-rich environments can and should exist for all students at all types of institutions. In Relationship-Rich Education, Felten and Lambert demonstrate that for relationships to be central in undergraduate education, colleges and universities do not require immense resources, privileged studentTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Visions of the Possible Chapter 2. Why Is This So Hard? Chapter 3. Making Relationships a Cultural Priority Chapter 4. Creating Relationship-Rich Classrooms Chapter 5. Rich Relationships Everywhere Chapter 6. Mentoring Conversations Conclusion. The Future Is Relationship Rich PostscriptNotes Index
£29.70
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Emotionally Intelligent Teacher
Book Synopsis''A riveting read'' - Mary Myatt, Education writer, speaker and curator of Myatt & Co''An honest and courageous treatment of an important facet of human interaction'' - Dr Jill Berry, Education writer and consultant Have you ever felt like workplace politics were distracting you from doing your job? Ever been lost for words in a difficult conversation with a colleague? The Emotionally Intelligent Teacher is a unique guide to managing your emotions in order to enhance teaching, boost wellbeing and combat power struggles in schools.Using scientific research and real-life examples, Niomi Clyde Roberts demonstrates how empathy and clear communication can make every teacher and leader feel motivated, fulfilled and respected. From knowing when to say no and responding to negativity, to working effectively as a team and letting every member know they're valued, Niomi believes emotional intelligence in education is the key to enhanced productivity and superb Trade ReviewThe Emotionally Intelligent Teacher is a riveting read. Niomi explores the range of situations in which emotional intelligence comes into play. A very helpful addition to the literature on school culture. -- Mary Myatt * Education writer, speaker and curator of Myatt & Co, @MaryMyatt *Niomi speaks with passion and purpose about the power of emotional intelligence, and how important it is in education to deal in a compassionate and supportive way with all those with whom we come into contact. This is an honest and courageous treatment of an important facet of human interaction. -- Dr Jill Berry * Education writer, consultant and former headteacher, @jillberry102 *Niomi Clyde-Roberts' book is for everyone in a school setting, whether teacher or leader, as we seek to build strong, empathetic and authentic teams to take our schools forward in an era of great challenge. -- Andrew Cowley * Mental health and wellbeing coach, speaker and author of “The Wellbeing Toolkit” and “The Wellbeing Curriculum” *The Emotionally Intelligent Teacher will guide you through your first few days, weeks, and months at work and will help you navigate a way through the complexities of what it's like to work within a school. -- Andrew Morrish * Makana Leadership *This is a useful book for educators who may want to explore, develop and improve their emotional intelligence skills. Further, the book offers a good starting point to ensure that the skills developed can be used within a school community. -- @digicoled * UKEdChat *This book is certainly not a one stop read, I see it being used in CPDL for discussion based segments and will be a text I can see myself using within school to give padding to those coaching sessions we find ourselves in as leaders. It is also a well written text which gives context to what it means to be "Emotionally Intelligent" -- Nick * Nick's Reading *I don't think I've ever read a book in a day before, but I've just consumed @TeachingAHT's 'The Emotionally Intelligent Teacher' in an afternoon. So much to reflect on and I need to do a lot of work on myself! Thank you to Niomi and all the contributors. -- Jess, Trust Lead for PSHE/RSE * @MissCatcnatch *Reading The Emotionally Intelligent Teacher immediately afterwards, you cannot help thinking that this volume could have changed their world. It is immensely refreshing to read the work of a writer new to the world of educational publishing. -- Dennis Richards * Church Times *This is a fantastic book for school leaders who want to learn more about emotional intelligence and how to improve it. Furthermore, the book provides an excellent beginning point for ensuring that the skills learned may be used in a school setting. -- Jonathan Coy * @HeadTeacherChat *
£17.99
