Values and ethics form a core part of educational administration courses in the US, Canada and Australia, and they are being studied increasingly in the UK
*The well-known contributors will make this book a must for reading lists
Values and ethics have been traditionally considered an important influence on administrative practices, and are typically included as a component of core courses in department of educational administration in US, Canada, and Australia. The recent resurgence of interest among practitioners in the topic of values and ethics as a guide to action increases the importance and appeal of this book of readings. This comprehensive book extends beyond the presentation of 'expert opinion' and appeals to an audience of academics and practitioners working at the policy level of educational organizations. Theory building, policy applications and praxis are addressed in this highly adoptable book by leading scholars in the field.
Contributors include: Christopher Hodgkinson, Colin Evers, Gabriele Lakomski, Clay Lafleur, Peter Ribbins, Bernard Harrison, Jerry Starratt and Ken Leithwood