Managing to Motivate: A Guide for School Leaders (Management & Leadership in Education)

Annotation Anyone who has spent time in education knows that teachers achieve more when they feel better motivated. The media, policy makers, teachers' unions, and a multitude of others have opinions on how leaders should motivate staff, but what really works?In this timely and constructive book, Linda Evans draws from a wealth of evidence and experience to answer this question. She shares examples drawn from a range of educational settings, from schools for young children to colleges for older students, and shows the contrast between successful and unsuccessful management of teachers' motivation.> "In this book, Linda Evans presents examples of motivation drawn from a range of educational settings, from schools for young children to colleges for older students, and shows the contrast between successful and unsuccessful management of teachers' motivation." "She proves that there need be no mystery over how to motivate teachers. There are clear lessons to be learned about exactly what school leaders can and should do - and indeed what they shouldn't do! In the process, using examples that all school leaders will recognize, she illustrates just how the effective motivation of staff will benefit leaders, teachers and children alike."--Jacket