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1	Improving Schools in Exceptionally Challenging Circumstances: Tales from the Frontline more books like this by Professor Alma Harris, Judith Gunraj, Sue James add to wishlist Working in the challenging context of inner city areas on accelerated school improvement does not allow time for reflection. Learning occurs experientially but it is not easily consolidated or refined. School improvement is currently opportunistic and expedient, but schools and authority are gradually edging towards a more durable theory of ... see all copies from $16.20! new only from $17.94!
2	Improving Schools and Educational Systems: International Perspectives more books like this by Professor Alma Harris (Editor), Dr. Janet H Chrispeels (Editor) add to wishlist School improvement has become a dominant feature of educational reform in many countries. The pressure upon schools to improve performance has resulted in a wide-range of improvement programmes and initiatives which can provide both inspiration and advice to everyone involved in school improvement. This book draws together the most effective ... see all copies from $34.89! new only from $39.64! \| SVS
3	Distributed Leadership: Different Perspectives more books like this by Professor Alma Harris (Editor) add to wishlist This book argues that the educational environment in many countries has shifted so dramatically and so permanently that we urgently need to re-consider what we understand by educational leadership and educational leadership practice. It focuses on distributed leadership and focuses on the emerging evidence about the possibilities and shortcomings ... see all copies from $96.61! new only from $96.61! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Creating Conditions for School Improvements more books like this by Mel Ainscow, Professor Alma Harris, John Beresford add to wishlist Based on the field-tested approach of the Cambridge "Improving the Quality of Education For All" project (IQEA), this handbook includes a wide range of staff development activities, readings and photocopiable proformas to enable schools to implement their own improvement projects. The book should assist schools embarking on their own journey of ... see all copies from $39.91! new only from $49.75! \| SVS
5	Effective Leadership for School Improvement more books like this by Professor Alma Harris, David Hopkins, Andy Hargreaves add to wishlist In a complex and multi-layered world, the conventional idea of great leadership being the result of the efforts of a single individual is rapidly becoming redundant. This book takes up the challenge of finding an alternative method of leadership in educational contexts, and looks at how this can help achieve sustained improvement in schools. The ... see all copies from $46.70! new only from $46.70! \| SVS
6	Leading the Improving Department: A Handbook of Staff Activities more books like this by Professor Alma Harris, Harris Alma, Anne Allsop add to wishlist Departmental improvement is the key to whole school improvment. This book complements existing programmes of professional development and training on both national and lcoal levels. Heads of department and subject leaders in secondary schools should find this professional handbook essential for: planning in-service training; improving the ... see all copies from $55.14! new only from $55.14!
7	School Effectiveness and School Improvement: Alternate Perspectives more books like this by Professor Alma Harris (Editor) add to wishlist The first part of this volume summarizes debates and research in school effectiveness and school improvement. The second part develops perspectives from other traditions, especially organization theory. The third part integrates these perspectives and draws out the practical implications. see all copies from $10.00! new only from $20.00!
8	Improving School Through Teacher Leadership more books like this by Professor Alma Harris, Dr. Daniel Muijs add to wishlist It is now widely accepted that improving schools invest in teacher leadership and build the capacity for improvement by distributing leadership responsibilities to teachers. In primary, secondary and special schools, teachers are uniquely placed to influence the quality of teaching and learning and they are important gatekeepers to development and ... see all copies from $39.43! new only from $39.43!
9	Equity and Diversity: Building Community: Improving Schools in Challenging Circumstances by Professor Alma Harris add to wishlist It remains the case that certain young people from particular backgrounds consistently fail to meet their potential. The strong link between social disadvantage and educational underperformance is difficult to break, despite the attempts of policy makers and practitioners to intervene. Leader in educational contexts know only too well the ... see all copies from $9.95! new only from $9.95! \| SVS

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