TY  - JOUR
AB  - A pilot project which aimed to develop the
management and leadership abilities of 51 senior
staff members from 17 secondary schools in the
Aoraki region of New Zealand is described. The
action research approach was used to identify local
hopes and needs and as a basis for developing and
testing a programme model for staff development
based on a set of relevant elements such as
regular sessions, interschool interaction, freedom
from responsibilities, enjoyment of learning and
exploration of the central concept of school
culture. The project was led by a consultant‐co‐ordinator
team. Participants examined issues
related to management, leadership and change and
they developed strategies for increasing the
management effectiveness of their schools. The
aim shared by all participants was to develop
management and leadership skills in order better
to support teachers and learners. The background
to the project and its underpinning professional
development model are described.
VL  - 5
IS  - 2
SN  - 0951-354X
DO  - 10.1108/09513549110136930
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/09513549110136930
AU  - Edwards Wayne L.
PY  - 1991
Y1  - 1991/01/01
TI  - The Professional Development of School Administrators: A New Zealand Initiative
T2  - International Journal of Educational Management
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
Y2  - 2024/04/20
ER  -