In an era in which standardized test scores and legislation are benchmarks forschool success other characteristics of effective schooling and learning cantake a... » 

In an era in which standardized test scores and legislation are benchmarks forschool success other characteristics of effective schooling and learning cantake a back seat. As John Daresh argues in this timely text however thatheadteachers can achieve these imperatives while simultaneously centralizingstudent learning.Each chapter opens with a realworld scenario designed to coach headteachers onhow to become leaders who reach school goals while placing student needs in theforeground. Daresh also provides next steps to help headteachers understandwhat effective supervision and learning look like in action while recognizingdifferent and equally effective styles of instruction among a diverse teachingstaff.By demonstrating how school leaders can enhance their instructionalsupervisory evaluation and coaching skills this text reveals howheadteachers cano Attain studentcentred practice while supporting those staff membersresponsible for achieving a schools goal and visiono Bring out the best in teachers by coaching them to achieve their teachinggoalso Rethink personal definitions of teaching learning and supervisiono Develop an openness and greater understanding of different instructionalstylesThis text serves as an insightful and practical addition to existingsupervision and instructional leadership literature by emphasizing the linkbetween leadership and studentcentred learning. «