Cargando…
New primary leaders : international perspectives /
International case studies of leadership in practice provide an overview of the lived experience' of new primary school Principals in different contexts.
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
|---|---|
| Otros Autores: | |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
| Publicado: |
London ; New York :
Continuum,
[2011]
|
| Temas: | |
| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Contributors; Editor's Note; Acknowledgements; Contents; Copyright; Title; 1 New Principals: Context, Culture, Preparation, Induction and Practice; Introduction; Studying principal preparation in different contexts; The new principals' narrative; Summary; Notes; References; Part 1 Australasia; 2 At the Edge of the Silent Centre: An Australian Principal's Reflections on Leading an Isolated School; Context; John's story; 3 Tihei Mauri Ora: Becoming a Primary School Principal in New Zealand; The local context; Becoming and being a principal: Keita's story; Note; Part 2 Americas.
- 4 Leadership Based in Love of People and Place: A Novice Principal in an Economically Poor Community in Texas, United StatesAn early path; The school and community context; Assets; The first year; Constant conversation; From peer to principal; Collaboration as a cornerstone; A work ethic formed in the fields; Leading forward; Notes; Reference; 5 Changing School Perspective: A Challenge for an Elementary School Director in Mexico in Her First Years; Early life; Discovery in San Vicente; Rosa's educational preparation; The story of Jonathan; Estado de Mexico Elementary School.
- Transition to the position of directorProblems faced by students; Delegation; Relations with teachers; Formation as a director; Relations with parents; Goals; Finances; The future; Note; 6 'Something Greater Was Happening': A Novice Principal Reflects on Creating Change through Building Community Relationships; Tsutsweye's story; Part 3 Asia; 7 'Our School Is Our Independence': A Novice School Director's Perspective on School Leadership and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in East Timor; Introduction; The local context; Paulino de Jesus Araujo, president of the School Parent Teachers' Association.
- Paulino de Carralho, school directorPaulino's story; Concluding note; Acknowledgement; 8 I Want to Do the Best Job That I Can, So I Worry': A Novice Principal in China Reflects on the Responsibility and Complexity of Leading an Urbanizing Rural School; Context; Huali's story; Part 4 Africa; 9 Life in the Principalship during Challenging Times: A New South African Principal's Perspective; Background; Cedric's story; Note; 10 One Classroom, Seven Grades and Three Teachers: Challenges Faced by a Novice Headteacher in Tanzania; The school context; Tupa's story; Acknowledgement; Part 5 Europe.
- 11 'I Think I Do a Good Job, But I Could Do a Better Job': Becoming and Being a School Principal in ScotlandGillian's story; 12 'Probably More Than I Bargained For': A Headteacher in England Reflects on Her First Headship; Introduction; Melody's story; Notes; 13 When You Enter on the Dance Floor, You Have to Dance: A New School Director in Romania Reflects on Leading an Inclusive Community School; Introduction; Ana Maria's story; Acknowledgement; Notes; 14 Comparing the Experience of Principals in Different Contexts; Why teaching and why be a principal?