Researching Educational Leadership and Management: Methods and Approaches

In this practical guide, Professor Mark Brundett and Dr. Christopher Rhodes examine why and how research on educational leadership has increased and advanced so markedly in recent years, focusing particularly on specific, often overlooked issues associated with this type of theory-based research. The authors explicate the actual method using close analysis to illuminate each step including preparation, the design of research tools, and data analysis. Chapters consider both quantitative and qualitative approaches to the subject as well as the process of composing research reports for various audiences. This book will be of interest to academics and Masters' and Doctoral level students in the educational leadership and management field. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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. 
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.