Principals' sabbatical reports recently added
01 February 2011
Principals' sabbatical reports added to Educational Leaders in December 2010 and January 2011 look at:
- early intervention in helping children with dyslexia. (Anne-Marie Biggs, Glendowie School)
- how school leaders contribute to the wider education sector and how this impacts on their own school and their role as principal. (Pieter Braun, Redwood School)
- how schools are sustaining ICT following involvement in a three-year ICT contract. (Graeme Clark, Postgate School)
- innovative approaches in primary schools to teaching and learning especially in small schools. (John Goulstone, Broad Bay School)
- the most effective means for encouraging teachers to use ICT in their classroom programmes. (Robin Harris, Arrowtown School)
- transitioning five-year-olds into the context of a primary school. (Sandra Hewetson, Western Heights School)
- the impact of 1:1 learning on student engagement, achievement and the teaching and learning environment. (Frazer Mailman, Masterton Intermediate School)
- the use of 1:1 laptops to increase engagement in learning, enhance learning opportunities, provide learning opportunities for under-achievers, provide enchanced learning opportunities for gifted and talented children. (Kevin Mackay, Greytown School)
- content and assessment criteria for the New Zealand Curriculum and National Standards. (Chris Moriarty, St Mary's School, Gore)
- the acceleration of able students in New Zealand secondary schools. (Roger Moses, Wellington College)
- review and development of assessment practice towards reporting student achievement against the National Standards. (Judy Nicoll, Makauri School)
- research for a thesis entitled "A Missed Opportunity: Organisational Structure in New Zealand Primary Schools". (Judy Parr, Point View School)
- the components, concepts and implications of "managed learning environments" in schools with particular emphasis on the relationship and impact these have through e-learning. (Graeme Sullivan, Waterloo School)
- how newly appointed but experienced principals establish their role in a new environment. (Nancy Underdown, David Henry School)
Tags: Sabbatical
