Based on a DfES funded study of 300 teachers in 100 primary and secondary schools in England, this book aims to identify different patterns of influence and effect between groups of teachers, which provide powerful evidence of the complexities of teachers' work, lives, identity and commitment.[...]
"Teachers Matter" offers the most definitive portrait of teachers' lives and work to date. At a time when teaching standards are high on the political and social agenda, the quality and commitment of teaching staff is seen as paramount and they are viewed as pivotal to the economic and social well b[...]
Examines the nature of successful school leadership - what is it, what does it look like in practice and what are the consequences for schools and pupils.[...]
This book is based on the largest and most extensive empirical study of contemporary leadership in primary and secondary schools in England. The results demonstrate that heads of successful schools improve the quality of student learning and achievement through who they are - their values, virtues, [...]
Presents a snapshot of the methodology of Educational Effectiveness Research (EER) and demonstrates the way it is applied in both research and evaluation.[...]