Full Description
Now in its Sixth Edition, "Educational Administration: Concepts and Practices, International Edition" is the best-selling and most comprehensive book of its kind. The authors discuss all topics necessary for a complete understanding of educational administration, balancing theory and research with practical coverage of culture, change, curriculum, human resources administration, diversity, effective teaching strategies, and supervision of instruction. Many in-text features help readers learn, comprehend, and apply the material.
Contents
PART I: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS. 1. Development of Administrative Theory. 2. Organizational Structure. 3. Organizational Culture. PART II: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES. 4. Motivation. 5. Leadership. 6. Decision Making. 7. Communication. 8. Organizational Change. PART III: THE STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK FOR EDUCATION. 9. Government and Education. 10. School Finance and Productivity. 11. Legal Considerations and Education. PART IV: ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. 12. Curriculum Development and Implementation. 13. Analyzing and Improving Teaching. 14. Personnel Administration. 15. Careers in Educational Administration.



