Contextualized Leadership Development for School Principals in the Pacific

1. Contextualized Leadership Development for School Principals in the Pacific By Masa-Aki N. Emesiochl May 27, 2008 1:00pm HST

2. Contextualized Leadership Development for School Principals Key Premises: To improve education in this region�to develop capacity and sustainability for great school leaders�the Pacific needs to re-think what it means to be an effective principal in Pacific island schools.

3. Contextualized Leadership Development for School Principals Key Premises: Contextualized leadership has the opportunity to foster high academic achievement of every child by attracting, preparing, supporting, sustaining the next generation of outstanding leaders for Pacific schools.

4. Contextualized Leadership Development for School Principals Key Premises: Global research-based practices can be contextualized to assist schools and entities in rethinking leadership functions, roles, and practices, and come up with effective leadership focusing on teaching and learning, especially as they are contextualized in the Pacific school learning contexts and realities.

5. Contextualized Leadership Development for School Principals Key Premises: Global research-based best practices can be contextualized, integrated, and sustained in the Pacific school systems so that: Learning is meaningful and relevant; Instruction includes values, attitudes, ways of learning in an island setting; Understanding of context where learning takes place contributes to teaching and learning.

6. Contextualized Leadership Development for School Principals Principal Leadership Standards: Training Based on Leadership Standards Local Standards (if any) 2008 ISLLIC Standards STANDARD 1: Leadership There is a Substantial Relationship Between Leadership and Student Achievement

7. Contextualized Leadership Development for School Principals Training Module Format: Opening Focus Self-Assessment Research Presentation Case Study or Simulation Applying New Information Group Discussion and Reflection Individual Reflection

8. Contextualized Leadership Training Development for School Principals Learning Tools: Personal Assessment Reflection Discussions: small/large groups Case Studies Research Articles Simulation Note Book

9. Contextualized Leadership Training Development for School Principals Leadership Matters (Guiding Questions) What do you believe about the role of school leaders? What are the components parts of being an effective school leader? What is the balance between change and protecting the indigenous culture?

10. Contextualized Leadership Training Development for School Principals Leadership Matters (Guiding Questions) Write down your definition of school leadership Share that with the person next to you Be prepared to share with the group

11. Contextualized Leadership Training Development for School Principals Leadership Matters (Breaking Ranks II) Effective Schools Have Effective Leaders Effective School Leadership makes a difference Effective Leadership Practice is Important Effective Practice encompasses more than just Instructional Leadership

12. Contextualized Leadership Training Development for School Principals Leadership Matters (Balanced Leadership) Effective leaders understand the impact of their actions on student achievement, school staff and community, and how to adjust their practices to select and skillfully use appropriate leadership practices taking culture into account. Waters/Marzano/McNulty

13. Contextualized Leadership Development for School Principals Leadership Matters (Robinson) Leadership dimensions that have a particularly powerful impact on students: Establishing goals and expectations Strategic resourcing Planning, coordinating and evaluating teaching and the curriculum Promoting and participating in teacher learning and development Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment

14. Contextualized Leadership Training Development for School Principals Reflective Practices: Deliberate pause Open perspective Thinking processes Examination of beliefs, goals, and practices New insights and understanding Actions that improve students� learning