Principals' sabbatical reports recently added
11 June 2010
Principals' sabbatical reports added to Educational Leaders in May 2010 look at:
- virtues education in action in Canadian schools. (Nevan Bridge, Nelson Park School)
- listening programmes currently in used in primary schools and ascertaining those that are effective in increasing listening skills. (Shirley Hardcastle, Devonport School)
- how a trans-disciplinary curriculum is implemented in primary schools and finding the common elements of success. The development of learner profiles and how they can be used to show the development of the key competencies. (Dan Murphy, Winchester School)
- international 'best practice' where groups of schools are collaborating to access the power and sophistication of ICT aggregation and high-speed connectivity to advanced education and research networks. (Charles Newton, Nayland College)
- the place of the practicum in initial teacher education. (Kevin Ryan, Raroa Normal Intermediate School)
- synergy for future leaders. How do successful principal professional learning communities operate to ensure raised achievement for 21st century students? (Denise Sainsbury, Dyer Street School)
- how schools locally and in other parts of the world address the following two issues: student voice in learning and school organisation, and home/school partnership and communication. (Theresa Shaughnessy, Avonside High School)
- the use of ICT in teaching and learning in schools in the United Kingdom. (Christina Sims, Awatapu College)
- the effect of 'student voice' in high-performing schools. (Diana Tregoweth, Owairaka District School)
- how school leaders make a difference through their influence on staff motivation, commitment, and the working environment, and what impact this has on student achievement. (William Wootton, Korokoro School)
Tags: Sabbatical
