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

Ritchie, Ron; Woods, Philip A.

Authors

Ron Ritchie

Philip A. Woods



Abstract

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.

Citation

Ritchie, R., & Woods, P. A. (2007). Degrees of distribution: Towards an understanding of variations in the nature of distributed leadership in schools. School Leadership and Management, 27(4), 363-381. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632430701563130

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Sep 1, 2007
Journal School Leadership & Management
Print ISSN 1363-2434
Publisher Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 27
Issue 4
Pages 363-381
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/13632430701563130
Keywords distributed leadership, schools
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1025779
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13632430701563130

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