Empowered School by David Hopkins (English) Paperback Book

Description: Empowered School by David Hopkins, David J. Hargreaves Pressure on schools to develop has never been greater, and this series brings to the attention of teachers, heads, policy makers and researchers the latest knowledge in the fields of school improvement and school effectiveness. Teachers are provided with practical knowledge whilts the ideas presented will also stimulate debate. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Education Reform Act (1988) and recent legislation aim to raise levels of pupil achievement, in particular through the introduction of the National Curriculum and improved self-management by schools.For govemors, heads and teachers, bringing together these changes will require, as part of the new partnership, strategies for managing development and change to make the school more effective. School development plans are a means of realizing this goal.The distinctive feature of a development plan is that it brings together, in an overall plan, national and LEA policies and initiatives, the schools aims and values, its existing achievements and its needs for development. By co-ordinating aspects of planning which are otherwise separate, the school acquires a shared sense of direction and is able to control and manage the tasks of development and change.This book, based on the DES project, draws on the experience of LEAs and schools which have pioneered school development plans. Besides giving advice on constructing and implementing a school development plan, the authors provide a full and practical account of how planning and development need to be managed, and what this implies for the way the school is organized at present. They also describe how schools can be supported in this process, and how development planning fits into current movements for school improvement and effectiveness. Author Biography David J. Hargreaves is Professor of Education at Roehampton University, UK. Long Description The Education Reform Act (1988) and recent legislation aim to raise levels of pupil achievement, in particular through the introduction of the National Curriculum and improved self-management by schools.For govemors, heads and teachers, bringing together these changes will require, as part of the new partnership, strategies for managing development and change to make the school more effective. School development plans are a means of realizing this goal.The distinctive feature of a development plan is that it brings together, in an overall plan, national and LEA policies and initiatives, the schools aims and values, its existing achievements and its needs for development. By co-ordinating aspects of planning which are otherwise separate, the school acquires a shared sense of direction and is able to control and manage the tasks of development and change.This book, based on the DES project, draws on the experience of LEAs and schools which have pioneered school development plans. Besides giving advice on constructing and implementing a school development plan, the authors provide a full and practical account of how planning and development need to be managed, and what this implies for the way the school is organized at present. They also describe how schools can be supported in this process, and how development planning fits into current movements for school improvement and effectiveness.> Details ISBN0826477623 Author David J. Hargreaves Short Title EMPOWERED SCHOOL Pages 160 Series Continuum Studies in School Development Language English ISBN-10 0826477623 ISBN-13 9780826477620 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 371.207 Illustrations Yes Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1949 Edition New edition DOI 10.1604/9780826477620 UK Release Date 2004-12-01 NZ Release Date 2004-12-01 Translated from English Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-12-01 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2004-11-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9490124;

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