New Zealand articles and resources
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Mere Berryman and Sonja Bateman
This article describes a significant incident in which three Māori boys in years 7 and 8 were found experimenting with marijuana during the school day and on the school grounds. It is a short, easy-to-read case study with a sound basis in theoretical analysis.
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Alan Hall
This paper is an introduction to exploring ethical issues and problems within the educational context. It includes a brief theoretical framework regarding the importance of taking an ethical approach to solving difficult issues and two compelling case studies from New Zealand schools as examples.
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New Zealand school stories
A first-time principal encounters a child with major behaviour issues that require immediate action for the safety of the child, other children and the well-being of the child’s teacher.
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Other resources
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Neil Dempster
In this conference paper, Neil Dempster suggests there is a relationship between the contemporary political climate of school leadership and an increase in ethical dilemmas faced by principals. This link also takes you to a number of other papers that focus on ethics and leadership.
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Michael Bezzina
This study explores the role of shared moral purpose and shared leadership in supporting teachers as they strive to implement authentic learning in their schools and classrooms.
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Kent Peters
This article gives an insight into the issues principals deal with on a daily basis, with useful pointers for new principals about understanding a school's character.
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Richard Ackerman and Pat Maslin-Ostrowski
This article contains stories of school leaders who have experienced a crisis event in their leadership practice that has profoundly changed their professional growth and development.
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Patrick Duignan
In this address, Patrick Duignan looks at the moral, ethical, and spiritual side of leadership. It includes case studies showing the realities principals face in making difficult decisions, and practical guidance for thinking through ethical issues that may arise.
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Christopher Day and Alma Harris
This paper looks at successful principals' ability to be simultaneously people-centred whilst managing a number of tensions and dilemmas.
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Joan Richardson
This short article gives practical examples from schools where principals have tried different strategies to develop a culture in which the whole staff is engaged and comfortable.
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Angela Spencer
This article from NCSL's Ldr magazine is succinct, practical, and relevant. It provides ideas for schools thinking about environmentally sustainable issues. It describes the efforts made by several schools in the UK to tackle the challenge of focusing on future-oriented education.
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Terry Quong and Allan Walker
In this article, the writers discuss how teachers telling stories to each other can be an important path to shifting attitudes and values. They use school bullying as the context.
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