Leading Professional Development in Education OU Reader

<p>This book provides a rich range of case studies and theoretical and methodological perspectives on the practical leadership tasks that underpin educational change.<br><strong>Section 1</strong> focuses on the nature of professional learning and the policy context in which educational reform takes place.<br><strong> Section 2</strong> explores the forms of leadership relevant to the differing contexts of professional development.<br><strong> Section 3</strong> explores mentoring peer coaching team and group work. These processes are examined through international experience and by reference to work in other professions.<br><strong> Section 4</strong> analyses the experience of evidence based work in medicine and the health service and the potential of applying this to education. The section reviews contested views on this theme.<br><strong>Section 5</strong> looks at the potential role that interactive technologies can play in professional development.</p>