Schools in Changing Times

Kilkenny Education Centre Director, Paul Fields with Minister for Education & Skills, Mary Coughlan at the book Launch

A KILKENNY EDUCATION CENTRE PUBLICATION
SCHOOLS IN CHANGING TIMES
BY JIM LYONS (Former C.E.O. Clare VEC)

The author Jim Lyons is a former C.E.O. of Clare VEC and has much experience presenting at staff development days throughout the country on many of the areas outlined in the Publication. Indeed the book, ‘School in Changing Times’ is greatly influenced by the knowledge and wisdom of the author’s contact with schools, boards of management and V.E.C.s.

Who will the publication be of benefit to?

• School Leaders – the publication outlines the changing role of leadership in Irish education and it presents in a readable manner the legal, educational and societal expectations of today’s school leaders.

 

• Teachers – the publication is a handbook for all teachers as it outlines the changing landscape of education and how this has impairs on teachers.

 

• Boards of Management – the publication focuses on the various roles of members of boards of management. It is a useful handbook for each member of a board of management as it outlines in a simple but clear manner the expectations of board members.

• Parents Associations / Councils – the publication focuses on how partnership with parents and parents associations emerged. It gives some practical suggestions regarding the communication channels that schools and parents councils can employ. It is a useful handbook for parents associations / councils as it explains to parents the key role that they can play in assisting and supporting the school.

 

 

Comments:
The experience of many years of commitment and best practice shine through in these pages. The crucial importance of the work that teachers do is highlighted in several chapters.
Bernie Ruane, Vice President, T.U.I. 2009-2010

Every teacher will be motivated by the insight and sensitivity with which their work is outlined in this book. Valuable reading for teachers and trainee teachers.
Ferdia Kelly, General Secretary, Secretariat of Secondary Schools

This is a unique publication in its practical, yet inspirational messages to principals, teachers and management board members of Irish schools.
Ciaran Flynn, General Secretary, A.C.C.S.

 

 

Jim Lyons has a unique insight into the art of teaching which comes from years of personal experience and consultation with colleagues in the teaching profession. Jim has supported staff-groups in all types of second level schools over many years. His breath and depth of experience is reflected in the valuable and rich content of this book.
Michael Moriarty, General Secretary, I.V.E.A.

Everybody involved in the education process will learn much from the sensitive approach and practical suggestions provided in this book. A most highly recommended purchase for anybody interested in education.
Jack Keane, President-elect, A.S.T.I. 2010

Though rooted in an Irish school contest, the principles and practices in this book have universal application. The author, Jim Lyons is a most popular lecturer on the University’s International Summer School for North American teachers and educational administrators.
Seamus O’Grady, Director of Adult and Continuing Education,
National University of Ireland, Galway

Contents:

• Changing Management Styles
• The Teacher in Changing Times
• A Time for Leadership
• Discipline in Changing Times
• Managing Staff Relationships
• In School Management
• Education for Life Today
• Student Involvement
• Partnership with Parents
• Parent Teacher Meetings
• Partnership with Community
• Finding the Time

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