The School and Its Life: A Brief Discussion of the Principles of School Management and Organization (Classic Reprint)

Charles B. Gilbert

ISBN 10: 0666324166 / ISBN 13: 9780666324160

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The School and Its Life: A Brief Discussion of the Principles of School Management and Organization (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666324166
• ISBN 13: 9780666324160
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Practical guidance for running schools that works in real life.

This book offers a practical look at the challenges of school administration. It aims to stimulate thoughtful solutions for teachers and school officers who bear the burden of their work, with the goal of improving daily practice in classrooms and across school systems.

Written from a vantage point that stresses social and organizational factors, it discusses how single schools and larger systems can be organized to support teachers and students. The text draws on chapters about school life, morale, and the roles of principals, superintendents, and other leaders, all with an eye toward real, workable results.

• Explains practical questions about teacher–pupil relations, liberty, and democratic classroom life.
• Balances individual needs with the goals of the school and its community.
• Offers guidance on organizing schools and systems to support teachers and students alike.
• Addresses methods for evaluating teaching and improving school leadership.

Ideal for readers who want clear, actionable ideas for improving how schools operate and serve their communities.