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Thoroughly revised and updated, Educational Administration: A Problem-Based Approach shares with readers the very latest thinking in the field and relates it to significant real-life problems of practice. Reflecting on current changes and thinking in educational administration, this book includes updated expert analysis pieces by noted authorities in every chapter. The book uses a problem-based approach and provides readers with opportunities to analyze and apply their knowledge to authentic situations. . It emphasizes a number of important challenges such as the increasing diversity in our schools and society and the impact of reforms and technology on learning environments. For those involved in educational administration.
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Cunningham (Old Dominion U.) and Cordeiro (U. of San Diego) present this revised and updated edition of their 2001 text on educational administration. Coverage includes background, theories, values, issues and practices in school administration; sociocultural issues; major reform initiatives; cultural diversity; community relations; school district organization; the moral and ethical dimensions of leadership; major responsibilities related to curriculum, instruction, and program development; pupil personnel; human resource management; legal and compliance issues; finance and stewardship; and problem-based learning. Specific changes to the second edition are not stated. For educators interested in taking on greater leadership responsibility. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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