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Developing quality management and leadership in South African schools / B.H. Challens, C.P. van der Vyver (editors). - xiv, 200 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

The school as an organization -- Organisational culture, climate and change -- School management and leadership -- Education management, theory and practice -- Classroom management -- Values and ethical conduct in educational leadership: creating caring, supportive and empowering environments -- Practical tips for teachers.

Chapter 9 of the National Developement Plan 2030 indicates that human capacity and school management are priorites in basic education in South Africa. The National Development Plan 2030 puts emphasis on learning and teaching as the core business of a school and acknowledges that "[t]he main responsibility of a school principal should be to lead the core business of the school". "Developing quality management and leadership in South African schools" provides clear and concise discussion of educational/school management and leadership aspects in the current South African context. This textbook addresses contextual issues in the field of educational management and leadership. It inspires aspiring and practising educational/school managers or leaders to rethink and enhance their management and leadership practises for the dynamic educational environmnent in South Africa. This textbook serves as a practical guie to equip educators with management and leadership skills. --

9781868226962 1868226964


Educational leadership.
School management and organization.
Leadership en éducation.
Administration scolaire.
Educational leadership.
School management and organization.

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