Approaches to Administrative Training in Education

by Joseph F. Murphy (Editor)

In this important new collection Murphy and Hallinger bring together descriptions of a wide range of the new models in use in educational administrative training. Most of these eleven models have developed in response to contemporary criticism of the educational administrative theory movement, and each, in its own way, strives to bridge the chasm between educational theory and practice. The approaches represented here stress the importance of the administrators' engagement in the daily life of the school, and encourage administrators to learn from one another. While some models have come from leadership academies, others have been developed and tested in state departments of education, professional associations, and educational institutions. The book represents an important resource for those working with pre- and inservice administrators as they learn ways in which their involvement can improve the nation's schools.

291 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1987

About the author

Joseph Murphy is Professor of Education, Endowed Mayborn Chair, Department of Leadership, Policy & Organizations, and is Associate Dean, Special Projects, at Peabody College of Education of Vanderbilt University.
Professor Murphy's focus is on school development, particularly leadership and policy.

See, for his C.V., http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/docs/pd...