Product Description

This book examines the post of subject leader in primary schools in the light of the four key areas defined by National Standards for Subject Leadership: strategic direction and development, teaching and learning, leading and managing staff, efficient and effective deployment of staff.
The authors look at issues such as changing roles and responsibilities, planning for teaching and learning, working with colleagues and others, managing resources and bringing about school improvement, that have to be addressed by all subject leaders whatever their particular area of responsibility. It provides practical advice illustrated by a series of case studies and tasks.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #368630 in Books
• Published on: 1999-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 190 pages

About the Author
Derek Bell is Director of Graduate Studies and Research at Liverpool Hope University College and is Co-ordinator of the Nuffield Primary Science Project. He has over 20 years of experience in teaching and teacher education and has, for many years, run courses, carried out research, and written on subject/curriculum leadership in primary schools. Current research interests include subject leadership, teaching and learning in primary schools and children's understanding in science with particular reference to children with moderate learning difficulties.

Ron Ritchie is Head of Department for Professional Development at Bath Spa University College. During his career he has taught in secondary and primary schools and been an advisory teacher in a large LEA. He has run inservice courses on subject co-ordination/leadership for many years. His research interests include professional learning and the roles and responsibilities of subject leaders. He has written widely in the field of primary education, including books on assessment, science and design and technology.

Customer Reviews

For teacher training and beyond
This book is very useful for assignments during teacher training courses, and is also a great reference when you become a subject leader.