Leadership and Learning

Bringing together internationally recognised scholars this book focuses on the relationship between leadership and learning for the education community. It draws together a wealth of knowledge and research in the field across a variety of contexts, such as system leadership, professional learning communities and leading different cultures.

Themes covered include:

• exploring models for leadership and improvement
• challenges in developing learning-focused leadership
• broadening ideas of learning and knowledge work.

This book will be of interest to educational leaders at all levels and in all sectors, as well as consultants, academics and those who wish to extend their knowledge in educational leadership whether engaging in further academic study or in reflective practice around the ideas presented. This book is essential for anyone taking advanced programmes in educational leadership and management.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: EXPLORING MODELS FOR LEADERSHIP AND IMPROVEMENT

• Establishing Platforms for Leadership and Learning Helen Timperley and Jan Robertson
• The Layering of Leadership Christopher Day
• How Effective Leaders Reduce Educational Disparities Russell Bishop
• Leadership and Student Learning: What Works and How Kenneth Leithwood
• Leadership and Student Learning Outcomes Philip Hallinger and Ronald H Heck
• Connecting Leadership and Learning Geoff Southworth
• Realizing the Potential of System Leadership David Hopkins

PART TWO: CHALLENGES IN DEVELOPING LEARNING-FOCUSED LEADERSHIP

• Leading Professional Learning Communities Louise Stoll
• Leading Teachers' Professional Learning Helen Timperley
• Leadership and Student Outcomes: Are Secondary Schools Unique? Viviane M.J. Robinson, Linda Bendikson and John Hattie
• Instructional Leadership: Teacher Level Helen Wildy and Simon Clarke

PART THREE: BROADENING IDEAS OF LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT

• A Distributed Perspective on Learning Leadership James Spillane et al
• Leadership and Diversity Marianne Coleman
• Educators as Knowledge Leaders Lorna Earl and Lynne Hannay
• Why the Study of Emotion Matters in School Leadership Megan Crawford
• Partnership in Leadership and Learning Jan Robertson
• Fusion and the Future of Leadership Andy Hargreaves

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'

"A very important addition to the ranks of leadership texts, designed specifically for those involved in educational leadership. It is particularly strong in relation to values and beliefs. Well worth purchasing."
- Martin Williams, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

""Leadership for what?" ask the editors of this important new book - finally acknowledging that leadership's most important attribute is knowing where you are heading. Beginning to question the bedevilling assumption that school success is all about exams, this book is a significant step on the road from 19th to 21st century education."
- Professor Guy Claxton, author of 'What's the Point of School?'