ABSTRACT
This book highlights issues which underpin the professional capabilities of existing and aspiring subject leaders. The content is designed to build on the skills, knowledge, understanding and attributes which serving Heads of Department and subject co-ordinators already possess. Sections are provided on:
*essential knowledge and understanding for the role
*strategic planning and development
*monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning
*leading and managing staff to raise achievement.
The emphasis throughout is on corresponding with the National Standards set by the Teacher Training Agency. Through focused activities the book aims to set challenges in practical contexts and to help subject leaders to plan ahead and improve subject provision in order to raise standards.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|62 pages
Essential Knowledge And Understanding For Subject Leadership
chapter 2|21 pages
Special Educational Needs And The Code Of Practice
chapter 3|18 pages
The Place And Value Of Crossand Extra-Curricular Work
part II|74 pages
Strategic Leadership And The Improvement Of The School
chapter 4|14 pages
Establishing The Purpose And Place Of The Subject In The Curriculum
chapter 5|13 pages
Creating Goals For Teaching And Learning
chapter 6|24 pages
Towards A Strategic Plan
chapter 7|12 pages
Strategic Monitoring, Evaluation And Review
part III|68 pages
Managing Teaching And Learning
chapter 8|15 pages
From Strategic Planning To Policy-Writing
chapter 9|12 pages
Sustaining An Improvement In Subject Knowledge And In-Service Training
chapter 10|17 pages
Monitoring And Evaluating To Improve Teaching, Learning And Motivation
chapter 11|14 pages
Managing Resources
part IV|29 pages
Leading And Managing Staff To Raise Achievement
chapter 12|13 pages
Communication
chapter 13|12 pages
Building, Developing And Sustaining Teams
part V|15 pages
Looking Ahead