Towards Effective Subject Leadership in the Primary School

Examines the post of subject leader in UK primary schools in the four key areas defined by National Standards for Subject Leadership, combining existing research data and new material gathered by the authors. Takes a generic approach to issues such as changing roles, planning for teaching and learning, and managing resources, and provides practical advice illustrated by case studies and tasks addressed directly to subject leaders. Bell is director of graduate studies and research at Liverpool Hope University College and is coordinator of the Nuffield Primary Science Project. Ritchie is head of the Department for Professional Development at Bath Spa University College. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)