Effective Heads of Department: No. 3 (School Effectiveness S.) - Softcover

Phil Jones

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855390361 ISBN 13: 9781855390362

Publisher: Network Continuum Education, 1996

Synopsis

Designed to develop practice in line with OFSTED and DfEE thinking. Written by two experienced OFSTED Inspectors, this book aims to support Heads of Department in the development of management skills. It contains practical advice and checklists for the management of resources and staff, teaching and learning activities.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This book provides support for the Head of Department in developing a more systematic approach to the management of a department with a strong focus on monitoring quality and raising standards. It also provides useful information for Senior Managers in schools who are endeavouring to enhance the effectiveness of their Heads of Department.

What the book covers: How to get the best from your team: practical ways to enhance staff and pupil performance

How to develop vital links with senior managers: essential information on development planning, achievement analysis, staffing and resources Effective planning: How short, medium and long term planning is vital to a successful department

How to achieve successful monitoring and evaluation: important ideas for classroom observation and pupil work analysis

Effective teaching and learning: strategies which focus on developing planned variety, providing challenge and establishing a problem solving climate

The school effectiveness series

Effective Heads of Department is the third title in a series of books which focus on practical and useful ideas for individual schools and teachers.

The series addresses the issues of whole school improvement and new knowledge about teaching and learning and offers straightforward solutions which teachers can use to make life more rewarding for those they teach.

About the Author:

Phil Jones and Nick Sparks have both been successful Heads of Department and are experienced OFSTED Inspectors.Both authors provide training and consultancy on a variety of middle management issues and have individually published a variety of educational materials.'

About this edition

• Publisher: Network Continuum Education
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1855390361
• ISBN 13: 9781855390362
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 72