TY - BOOK AU - Davies,Brent TI - The Essentials of School Leadership SN - 9781446259429 AV - LB2805 .E88 2009 U1 - 371.2011 PY - 2009/// CY - London PB - SAGE Publications KW - School management and organization KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes index; Introduction -- 1 - Strategic leadership -- 2 - Transformational leadership -- 3 - Invitational leadership -- 4 - Ethical leadership -- 5 - Learning-centred leadership -- 6 - Constructivist leadership -- 7 - Poetical and political leadership -- 8 - Entrepreneurial leadership -- 9 - Leadership development in schools -- 10 - Sustainable leadership -- Index N2 - Building on the success of the first edition, this book provides a focused up-to-date introduction to the current themes and dimensions of educational leadership through contributions from some of the leading authors in the field. Each chapter introduces the reader to a key aspect of leadership. This new edition has been fully updated to include recent developments, new chapter summaries and further reading, and a new chapter on Developing Leadership. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential reading for school leaders who wish to have a better understanding of their leadership role. It is also suitable for Masters/Doctoral students worldwide, and will give those on professional development courses a valuable insight into school leadership UR - https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=998998 UR - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=998998 ER -