`At last a practical workbook on self-management from a leading international psychologist illustrating the importance of self-analysis and the benefits to individuals of managing their own careers' - Derek Edwards, Managing Director of Sanders & Sidney This book is a guide to using one's mind skillfully and creatively which focuses on how to manage oneself rather than other people. Among the thinking skills covered are setting realistic goals, visualizing problems, making accurate decisions, and preventing and managing crises. Fifty exercises are included.
This work offers a wide range of studies inv olving health care promotion on the US-Mexican border. The b ook includes an examination of how the cultural values of th e area''s population influence their responses to health prog rammes. '
This work offers a wide range of studies inv olving health care promotion on the US-Mexican border. The b ook includes an examination of how the cultural values of th e area''s population influence their responses to health prog rammes. '
This comprehensive study guide is designed to help students prepare for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The guide covers the full range of material presented in the basic medical sciences courses, and is the perfect tool for students to determine which areas require further study.
Leading social research methodologists and evaluators address the issues of validity, research design and social experimentation in this first of two volumes inspired by the work of Donald Campbell and sponsored by the American Evaluation Association. The first part of the book focuses on three types of validity: external, construct and ......
Leading social research methodologists and evaluators address the issues of validity, research design and social experimentation in this first of two volumes inspired by the work of Donald Campbell and sponsored by the American Evaluation Association. The first part of the book focuses on three types of validity: external, construct and ......
`If you are intending to embark upon or support others taking part in any of the programmes of the National College for School Leadership I would definitely keep this book close by' - Cliff Jones, CPD Update What are values? Where do our values come from? How do our values make a difference to education? For educational leaders to achieve distinction in their practice, it is vital to establish their own clear sense of values rather than reacting to the implicit values of others. This engaging book guides readers in thinking for themselves about the values they bring to their task and the values they intend to promote. Crucially, the book promotes critical thought and constructive analysis about the underlying values involved with: - aims and moral purpose in education - individual qualities in educational leadership - vision in education - school ethos and culture - the school as an educational community. By inviting reflection using valuable case studies and work-through activities, as well as referring to a wide range of academic literature, this book will be an important resource for those working towards professional qualifications such as NPQH, and invaluable for anyone aspiring to excellence in educational leadership. Graham Haydon is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, where he teaches on Masters courses in Values in Education and Applied Educational Leadership and Management.
`If you are intending to embark upon or support others taking part in any of the programmes of the National College for School Leadership I would definitely keep this book close by' - Cliff Jones, CPD Update What are values? Where do our values come from? How do our values make a difference to education? For educational leaders to achieve distinction in their practice, it is vital to establish their own clear sense of values rather than reacting to the implicit values of others. This engaging book guides readers in thinking for themselves about the values they bring to their task and the values they intend to promote. Crucially, the book promotes critical thought and constructive analysis about the underlying values involved with: - aims and moral purpose in education - individual qualities in educational leadership - vision in education - school ethos and culture - the school as an educational community. By inviting reflection using valuable case studies and work-through activities, as well as referring to a wide range of academic literature, this book will be an important resource for those working towards professional qualifications such as NPQH, and invaluable for anyone aspiring to excellence in educational leadership. Graham Haydon is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, where he teaches on Masters courses in Values in Education and Applied Educational Leadership and Management.
