International Handbook on the Preparation and Development of School Leaders

Sponsored by the University Councilfor Educational Administration (UCEA), the British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society (BELMAS), and the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM), this is the first book to provide a comprehensive and comparative review of what is known about the preparation and development of primary and secondary schools leaders across the globe. It describes current issues and debates and an assessment of where the field of leadership development is headed. Key features include the following: Global Focus This book provides the first comprehensive look at leadership preparation and development across the globe. The chapter authors, all of whom are well known scholars, are drawn from the following countries: USA 7, UK 5, Europe 6, Asia 3, Canada 3, Australia/New Zealand 6, Middle East 2and Africa 6. Topical & Geographical Focus Provides researchers and policymakers with critical descriptions and assessments of both topical and geographical areas. International Expertise -- Chapter contributors are drawn from a variety of theoretical perspectives and represent all major continents. Jacky Lumby is a Professor of Education at the University of Southampton, England. Gary Crow is Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Indiana University. Petros Pashiardis is Professor at the Open University of Cyprus. He is also the President of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management.Lumby, Jacky is the author of 'International Handbook on the Preparation and Development of School Leaders', published 2008 under ISBN 9780415988476 and ISBN 0415988470.