Inspecting and Advising: A Handbook for Inspectors, Advisers and Teachers

Along with the rest of the education system, the role of the local advisor or inspector has changed in recent years. There is now considerable pressure for local advisory services to take on an inspectorial and evaluative role. At the same time, the need for schools to have access to the disinterested advice of professional colleagues in a time of institutional upheaval has never been greater. Joan Dean offers sound practical guidance to advisors and inspectors at all levels on how to carry out this difficult but crucial task. She considers the aims of the advisory service in the fields of inspection, support and staff-development and sets out the means by which these aims can be achieved. These include the development of interpersonal skills in dealing with school staff and other sections of the advisory network, interviewing, organising advisory teams and managing one's own work. In all these areas, Joan Dean gives advice based on 28 years in the advisory services. Her book will be an essential handbook not only for advisors themselves but also for those in schools and in higher education who collaborate with them in the development of schools and teachers.

Table of Contents:
1 The advisory service 2 The roles of inspectors and advisers 3 The role of the advisory teacher 4 Skills with people 5 Inspecting and monitoring 6 Supporting and developing the work of teachers 7 In-service education 8 Relationships 9 Making appointments 10 Training and the advisory service 11 The organisation of the advisory team 12 Personal organisation

Review :
`Inspector advisers will find this book invaluable as they take on their new roles.' - Perspective `Dean's book will be valuable for everyone who has a concern for teachers improving their skills or who has children's learning at heart.' - Times Educational Supplement `The roles of inspectors, and advisors and advisory teachers will change considerably in the future. Whatever their roles, this handbook will continue to offer guidance, practical help and assistance.' - Managing Schools Today