Full Description
There is a lack of studies and practical resources available for supporting the professional development of middle leaders. Based on research and consultations with influential school middle leaders, Middle Leadership in Schools presents ideas and actions designed specifically to stimulate and enhance educators leading from the middle, as a catalyst to enable them to do what they do with greater influence and impact.
Each chapter focuses on a challenge of leading from the middle, drawing from successful practice and case studies whilst providing contemporary research and practical strategies to guide middle leaders to success.
Offering a unique combination of academic rigour and practical advice, Middle Leadership in Schools is essential reading for teachers, current and aspiring middle leaders, school leaders, and postgraduate students studying educational leadership.
Contents
Leading Other and Empowering Yourself
Chapter 1. Middle Leader Identity; Samuel Alexeeff, Emma Dearing, Dr Kylie Lipscombe, and Dr Sharon Tindall-Ford
Chapter 2. Learning About and Leading from the Middle: Stories from Three Women Middle Leaders; Danielle Cioffi, Nichole Tiller, Lucy Warnock, and Barbara Watterston
Chapter 3. Middle Leaders can Influence What Really Matters in Their Schools; Jodie Schafer and Patrick Duignan
Chapter 4. Developing Middle Leaders in Catholic Schools; Michael Harrison and Louisa Rennie
Collaborating and Communicating
Chapter 5. Relational Trust as Community Building Practice; Jessica Pound and Christine Edwards-Groves
Chapter 6. Leading Out, to Lead In: Developing in the Absence of Strong Leadership; Steven Kolber and Stephanie Salazar
Chapter 7. Using Action Research to Drive Teacher Professional Learning; Sarah Gunn and Pamela Macklin
Leading Learning and Leading Change for Improvement
Chapter 8. Middle Leaders: Strategic Thinkers and Strategic Planners; Elizabeth Benson
Chapter 9. Middle Leaders as Innovators in Curriculum Improvement; Wendy McKay and Donna Pendergast
Chapter 10. Middle Leaders, Professional Standards and Leadership Growth; Elizabeth Benson, Jenny Lewis, and Danny Pinchas
