Moorosi, P. and Bush, Tony. (2011) School leadership development in Commonwealth countries : learning across the boundaries. International Studies in Educational Administration, Vol.39 (No.3). ISSN 1324-1702

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Abstract

The field of educational leadership has received significant attention in the past decade due to a growing recognition of the role of effective leadership in improving schooling experience. The paper presents findings from a study exploring school leadership preparation and development in Commonwealth countries. Respondents from several countries that are members of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration Management (CCEAM) participated in the study that explored the nature of leadership development provision. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The findings suggest that there is a variety of leadership learning provision and that the content appears to have changed over the years. However, the degree to which this content is shaped by local contextual experiences is questionable. The paper argues that a meaningful model of crosscultural learning for leadership development is one that is informed by context specific experiences.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Educational leadership -- Commonwealth countries, Leadership -- Study and teaching -- Commonwealth countries, Career development -- Commonwealth countries
Journal or Publication Title:	International Studies in Educational Administration
Publisher:	Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management
ISSN:	1324-1702
Date:	2011
Volume:	Vol.39
Number:	No.3
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/39460

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