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      The Useful Elements of Pre-principalship Preparation

      Roberts, Barry Llewellyn
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      Roberts, B. L. (2007). The Useful Elements of Pre-principalship Preparation (Thesis, Master of Educational Leadership (MEdLeadership)). The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10289/2358
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      Abstract

      The importance of the role of the principal in good schools is acknowledged by

      many sources. The preparation of new principals is therefore an important factor

      in ensuring children are educated in good schools. New Zealand does not have a

      formal system of principal preparation. The purpose of this study was to examine

      the experiences of pre-principalship preparation with the aim of discovering those

      activities and developments that were useful in assisting teachers to make the

      transition to successful principalship.

      The research question addressed in this study is,;

      What are the elements of pre-principalship preparation that are most

      useful for potential and aspiring principals in furthering their career

      aims?

      Using qualitative methodology, a group of people who had attended the Aspiring

      and Potential Principals' Pilot run by the School of Education at the University of

      Waikato, were questioned using semi structured interviews about their

      experiences. Five of the six were holding principal positions, the sixth was in a

      deputy principal's position and had some relieving principal experience. The

      results the research generated indicated that while there were varying needs for

      potential principals because of their varied backgrounds, there were six useful

      experiences for all identified. These included, attendance at some form of targeted

      principal preparation programme, a background of ongoing professional learning,

      developing networks, developing successful mentoring, experience of models of

      principalship and support of 'family'. Different people had different levels of

      benefit from these experiences but they were common to all. It is hoped that this

      research will give assistance to guiding professional development for the potential

      and aspiring principals of tomorrow.
      Date
      2007
      Type
      Thesis
      Degree Name
      Master of Educational Leadership (MEdLeadership)
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      The University of Waikato
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