The role of the comprehensive school head of department analysed

Morris, Tim; Dennison, W. F.

doi:10.1177/003452378202800104

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Changing Demands On the Head Of The Mathematics Department1

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1989

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“…What are the roles of the head of mathematics and what are the demands on these roles? Morris & Dennison (1982) provide a model of the roles of the comprehensive school department head. Four roles are distinguished:…”

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Head of the Secondary School Mathematics Department: a demanding role

Ernest

1989

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The head of the mathematics department is now recognised to be a key figure in mathematics education in British secondary schools. The demands on this position have been growing over the past two or three decades, leading to stress and problems for the head of mathematics. The two major problems are the perception and fulfilment of the demands of the role. It is argued that these problems are due to a lack of job specification, a lack of management training and the inadequate provision of time for meeting the demands.

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“…Analysis of time spent within different roles by a head of department (fromMorris & Dennison, 1982) Average time spent in hours(%) …”

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