Researching Educational Leadership and Management
Methods and Approaches
Mark Brundrett author Christopher Rhodes author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:16th Dec '13
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Carrying out leadership research in educational establishments can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. This accessible book offers sound practical advice and a clear conceptual framework for this research. Drawing on their extensive expertise, the authors show you how to prepare to carry out research, design research tools, and report and reflect on the results.
Students using the book are supported by features such as:
- key learning objectives in each chapter
- examples of research tools derived from real leadership project figures
- explanation of key terms and questions
- further reading and key web links for each chapter.
This text will be of interest to Masters′ and Doctoral level students, academics in the field of educational leadership and management and all those who wish to research a wide range of issues connected with the operation of schools and institutions of further and higher education.
′Brundrett and Rhodes provide an authoritative, academically robust and highly practical and supportive guide for researchers and practitioners that will quickly become a definitive resource.′ -- Professor John Burnham-West
This is a book for Masters and Doctoral level students, academics in the field of educational leadership and management, and anyone who is interested in researching a wide range of issues connected with the operation of schools and institutions of further and higher education. There are key learning objectives in each chapter with examples of tools derived from real leadership project figures alongside an explanation of key terms and questions with further reading and supportive web links for each chapter. -- Early Years Educator
This book is a very intersting and helpful tool for young researchers in Education leadership and management research.
The way it is organized helps the students to systematize their knowledge about the research process. Very helpful the tips about further readings. -- Dr Ana Almeida * drupal *
An interesting book for those researching into educational leadership and management. -- Dr Colin Howard * drupal *
A really useful text giving clear duscussion of methodologies. -- Lynette Morris * drupal *
This is a well-written text that allows the reader to follow the practical advice on leadership research within the educational facilities. It takes the reader on a journey, from the initial preparation of research to the final discussion and findings. Overall, an excellent text. -- Miss Ella Malton * drupal *
I did not feel there was enough specific input relevant to leadership and management positions to differentiate it from current core texts -- Mr Cathal Butler * drupal *
Exceptional book, recommended to all staff undertaking PGC Higher Education Leadership and Management -- Mr Kevin Walter * drupal *
Recommended reading for those who are in manegerial positions in the setting. this gives a valued viewpoint that enables students to devleop their own practice and provide a critical voice in their text. -- Mrs Julie Clarkson * drupal *
This is an excellent book for preparing you for educational research and can be applied to any subject.
Each stage is clearly defined and supported with relevant academic literature -- Ms Melody Harrogate * drupal *
It is useful for our students to be pointed in the direction of a range of texts. This one is such book -- Ms Sally Howard * drupal *
ISBN: 9780857028310
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 340g
200 pages