Educational Leader's Guide to Improvement Science: Data, Design and Cases for Reflection

The Educational Leaders Guide to Improvement Science provides examples of research methodology applied in context, making it a valuable resource for educational leadership. It covers Improvement Science models, case studies, and examples of how improvement research methods and analyses can be embedded to enhance and strengthen efforts at organizational improvement.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2019
Publisher: Stylus Publishing

The Educational Leaders Guide to Improvement Science: Data, Design, and Cases for Reflection is a comprehensive collection of edited chapters that showcase applied organizational problem-solving using Improvement Science methods in educational leadership. The book begins with introductory chapters that provide an overview, rationale, and challenges of exploring this emerging field. The reader is then guided through a logical sequence of inquiry, presented with case studies of educational dilemmas, and provided with examples of research methodology applied in context.

One of the key challenges of Improvement Science research is its rapid growth and significance in the field of educational leadership. While the literature offers valuable insights, it is limited in its coverage of improvement science models. This publication aims to address this gap by providing concrete examples of instances where improvement research methods and analyses can be embedded to enhance and strengthen efforts at organizational improvement.

The book focuses on the elements that faculty, students, and administrators need to consider when applying improvement science frameworks. It highlights specific models where improvement science frameworks enhance the reliability and validity of improvement or quality enhancement efforts.

The chapters in the book are organized into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Improvement Science. The first section provides an overview of Improvement Science and its origins, while the second section discusses the rationale and challenges of applying Improvement Science in educational leadership. The third section presents case studies of educational dilemmas, and the fourth section provides examples of research methodology applied in context.

One of the key strengths of the book is its practical approach. The chapters are written in a clear and concise manner, and they include numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts and techniques. The book also includes a comprehensive bibliography and a glossary of terms, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of educational leadership.

In conclusion, The Educational Leaders Guide to Improvement Science: Data, Design, and Cases for Reflection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in applied organizational problem-solving using Improvement Science methods in educational leadership. The book provides concrete examples of instances where improvement research methods and analyses can be embedded to enhance and strengthen efforts at organizational improvement, and it is essential reading for researchers and practitioners in the field.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 231 x 155 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781975500955