Ecology of Educational Systems Data, Models, and Tools for Improvisational Leading and Learning

Name: Ecology of Educational Systems Data, Models, and Tools for Improvisational Leading and Learning
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ISBN: 9780130977717

ISBN-10: 0130977713

ISBN-13: 9780130977717

Edition: 2004

Authors: Bruce D. Baker, Craig E. Richards

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This informative, interesting book addresses those who need to understand educational data and its place in school leadership and decision-making. It provides a set of practical tools for data analysis and decision-making using spreadsheet software and system dynamic models. Examples of the use of the popular Microsoft® Excel, several system dynamic models created by ITHINK6.0, and an introduction to the development of dynamic simulations all contribute to the reader's understanding of the concepts presented. The use of real data ensures that readers receive a realistic feel for handling and manipulating information, guaranteeing an understanding of the broad diversity of financial,…

Book details

List price: $82.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 12/2/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



Setting the Stage



Toward an Ecology of Leadership



Writing Policy Briefs



Using Data to Describe the Schooling Context



Organizing and Manipulating Data



Developing Indicator Systems



Applying Descriptive Statistics to the Schooling Context



Simulation



Summary



Searching For Relationships in Education Data



Similarities and Differences among Groups



Education Data and Statistical Relationships I



Education Data and Statistical Relationships II



Simulation



Summary



Measuring Time and Change In Schools



Time, the Forgotten Dimension



Studying Change with Data



A Look into the Future



Simulation



Summary



System Dynamics of Schooling



From Data-Driven Analysis to Model-Driven Analysis



Systems Thinking Applied



Dynamic Models of Schooling



Simulation



Summary



Pulling It All Together



A Guide to Structured Improvisation


References


Name Index


Subject Index