Degrees of distribution: towards an understanding of variations in the nature of distributed leadership in schools

The research reported on in this article explores how degrees of leadership distribution in schools might be differentiated. Data were collected from ten schools - eight primary and two secondary schools - / which were identified as exhibiting 'good practice' with regard to distributed lea...

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Published in:School leadership & management 2007-09, Vol.27 (4), p.363-381
Main Authors: Ritchie, Ron, Woods, Philip A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Educational leadership
Educational Practices
Elementary education
Instructional Leadership
Leadership
Primary Education
Research Reports
Resource Allocation
Secondary education
Secondary Schools
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Summary:The research reported on in this article explores how degrees of leadership distribution in schools might be differentiated. Data were collected from ten schools - eight primary and two secondary schools - / which were identified as exhibiting 'good practice' with regard to distributed leadership. The conceptual distinctions suggested by the study are discussed and the possible 'causes' and consequences of school variations in the degree of distributed leadership considered.
ISSN:1363-2434
1364-2626
DOI:10.1080/13632430701563130