Navigating Leadership and Policy Management in Education (Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798369392164

Publisher: Information Science Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Navigating leadership and policy management in education requires a nuanced understanding of the complexities of educational environments and the evolving demands of contemporary society. As educational institutions deal with challenges in curriculum development, resource allocation, equity, and technology integration, effective leadership and policy management become crucial for fostering a thriving educational landscape. Educational leaders must balance student's priorities, engage with administrators, and implement policies that drive meaningful improvements in student retention, leadership, and access to improved education. Navigating Leadership and Policy Management in Education explores the role of educational leaders and policymakers in student experiences. It offers solutions for effective administration and leadership informed by current challenges in student experiences, education sociology, and teacher professional development. This book covers topics such as higher education, professional development, and education policy, and is a useful resource for academicians, policymakers, teachers, educational administrators, government officials, scientists, psychologists, and researchers.

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About the Author

Canute Thompson is a Professor of Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. He is a leadership coach and Certified Management Consultant, a public scholar, and a social activist. He is the pioneering co-founder of the Caribbean Centre for Education Planning (CCEP), the Caribbean Leadership Re-Imagination Initiative (CLRI), and the Philosophy of Education Movement of the Caribbean (PEMCA). He currently serves as Director of the CCEP, Chief Consultant of the CLRI, and Executive Chair of PEMCA. Professor Thompson is the author of several books and journal articles. His most recent single-authored book is: Reimaginative Leadership: Concepts and Applications (2024) As a leadership coach and management consultant, Professor Thompson has worked in several countries (mainly in the Caribbean) and has facilitated the training and development of teachers, managers, social workers, pastors, civil servants, and young student leaders.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369392164
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448
• Editor: Agboola Bolapeju Mary, Thompson Canute S.