Modules for First-time Principals
These modules support the First-time Principals Programme (FTP). Although they have been developed for new principals, the modules have relevance for all principals.
About the First-time Principals Programme
The First-time Principals Programme is an 18-month induction programme that supports all newly appointed principals of all school types throughout New Zealand. Funded by the Ministry of Education and delivered by a project team at the University of Auckland's Centre for Educational Leadership, the programme's purpose is to help first-time principals increase their educational leadership knowledge, skills, and influence in their current school context. The programme is delivered through residential courses, mentoring, online learning, self-assessments, and programme evaluations.
About the modules
These online modules are designed to provide multiple, easily accessed learning opportunities for FTP programme participants.
The topics have been selected to assist the professional learning and work of new principals by increasing their influence as educational leaders in their schools. Each module is designed to help new principals with a specific leadership area.
Module 1: Planning and reporting
This module prepares first-time principals to fulfil their legislative requirements, and to develop evidence-based plans that relate to the specific educational goals of their school, in order to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Module 2: Elements of teaching effectiveness
This module for first-time principals covers the current research about effective classroom teaching practices that improve student achievement; strategies to identify these practices; and resources to help principals introduce effective practices to their schools.
Module 3: Building trust in schools through open-to-learning conversations
High levels of trust in schools promote students' social and academic progress. This module describes how leaders build trust through their ability to deal with difficult issues in respectful ways.
