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School Principal
Dan C. Lortie
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Description for School Principal
Hardback. Paints a portrait of what principals do, how they do it, and why. This title offers an analysis of issues and trends in education, including the presence of women in the role and the effects of widespread testing mandated by the government. It begins with a brief history of the job before turning to the daily work of a principal. Num Pages: 272 pages, 30 tables. BIC Classification: JNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
When we think about school principals, most of us imagine a figure of vague, yet intimidating authority - for an elementary school student, being sent to the principal's office is roughly on par with a trip to Orwell's Room 101. But with "School Principal", Dan C. Lortie aims to change that. Much as he did for teachers with his groundbreaking book "Schoolteacher", Lortie offers here an intensive and detailed look at principals, painting a compelling portrait of what they do, how they do it, and why. Lortie begins with a brief history of the job before turning to the daily ... Read more
When we think about school principals, most of us imagine a figure of vague, yet intimidating authority - for an elementary school student, being sent to the principal's office is roughly on par with a trip to Orwell's Room 101. But with "School Principal", Dan C. Lortie aims to change that. Much as he did for teachers with his groundbreaking book "Schoolteacher", Lortie offers here an intensive and detailed look at principals, painting a compelling portrait of what they do, how they do it, and why. Lortie begins with a brief history of the job before turning to the daily ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226493480
SKU
V9780226493480
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About Dan C. Lortie
Dan C. Lortie is professor emeritus of education at the University of Chicago and the author of Schoolteacher, now in its second edition from the University of Chicago Press.
Reviews for School Principal
"Some of the most trenchant, unique, and helpful research ever done on the profession of teaching and the dynamics of the school as an organization." - Teachers College Record "It is a rare experience to read a book that is at once so comprehensive, so incisive, and so compelling.... A classic.... It is 'must' reading for anyone even remotely associated ... Read more