101 Tips for the Principal - All New Edition

Author: Wang Tiejun
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Publish Date: 2005-10-24
Features: "101 Suggestions for Principals (New Edition)" is led by Wang Tiejun, a renowned expert in educational management and principal training in China, and is meticulously crafted by 14 distinguished principals from Jiangsu Province, a famous educational powerhouse in China. The book features vivid narratives, presents unique educational philosophies, and highlights the impact of principals. The earlier version of this book, published in October 1999, has received rave reviews since its release, becoming a staple reference for many principals—both on their desks and bedside tables—as their "consultant." It has been reprinted nine times and remains in high demand. "101 Suggestions for Principals (New Edition)" respects and focuses on factual material, including historical, contemporary, school-based, inter-school, and international perspectives, but it primarily reflects the personal characteristics, educational philosophies, and distinctive practices of principals. The book is structured into three major sections: "Principal Profile," "Principals Talk About Success," and "Principals Talk About School Governance." Within the "Principals Talk About School Governance" section, principals discuss the following topics: (1) School Decision-Making; (2) Educational Services; (3) Educational Management; (4) School Culture; (5) Human-Centered Management; (6) School-Based Management; (7) Teacher Management; (8) Educational Reform; (9) Curriculum Reform; (10) Teaching Reform; (11) Educational Research; (12) Australian Education. In each of these subsections, principals elaborate on these central themes through multiple articles, sharing their firsthand experiences of educational success and addressing hot topics of concern to principals everywhere, offering readers invaluable insights.