Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
ISBN 13 | 9781526411686 |
ISBN 10 | 1526411687 |
Author | Gary Jones |
Book Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Book Description | There is a vast amount of research on what goes on in schools, but how can school leaders sort credible findings from dubious claims and use these to make informed decisions that benefit their schools? How can abstract ideas from research be translated into dynamic plans for action?This book is a practical guide to evidence-based school leadership demonstrating the benefits that can be gained from engaging with robust educational research and offering clear guidance on applying meaningful lessons to practice.Topics include:· What is evidence-based school leadership and why does it matter?· How to collect data from your own school and how to analyse this evidence in order to inform strategic leadership decisions· Models for implementing school improvement and change· Leadership skills for fostering a culture of evidence-based practiceThis is essential reading for senior and middle leaders in educational organisations who aspire to lead effective schools with high levels of staff well-being and enhanced outcomes for the learners they teach. |
About the Author | Dr Gary Jones, @DrGaryJones, has been involved in education for over thirty years and has extensive experience as senior leader. Gary has a doctorate in educational management from the University of Bristol, with his dissertation focussing on the use of school development plans in primary schools. Gary has written extensively about educational leadership in his blog Evidence-Based Educational Leadership: https://evidencebasededucationalleadership.blogspot.com Gary is a Fellow of the Center for Evidence-Based Management and is also an associate of the Expansive Education Network based at the University of Winchester, where he supports teachers engage in evidence-based practice. In recent years Gary has spoken about evidence-based school leadership at a number of conferences both in the United Kingdom and abroad – including Sydney, Melbourne, New York, Washington DC and Gothenburg. |
Publication Date | 9 October 2018 |
Number of Pages | 272 pages |