Leadership practice and professional development
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Date
2006
Authors
Schultz, Beverley
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2006
Abstract
In the Spring of2005, members of the Education Leadership Cohort participated in the
Education 5500 (OL) course, Understanding Professional Practice and Professional
Development-Leadership Series, instructed by Dr. Art Aitken. The aim of this leadership
course as summarized from the Education 5500 (OL) course outline (2005), was to
introduce the constructs and processes of understanding professional practice and
professional development within a school leadership context. More specifically, the goal
of examining the role of leadership related to systemic, school, and individual
professional development was explored in the school improvement environment.
Objectives of the course were outlined as follows:
1. Understanding the Professional Practice of School Leaders
2. Understanding Professional Development in the Knowledge Creation School
3. Means of Understanding School Improvement as it Relates to Professional
Development
4. The Facilitation of Professional Development in a Learning Community
The purpose of this manuscript is to summarize and synthesize the online discussions,
submissions, and responses of the Spring 2005 (OL) Leadership Cohort members as they
read and conversed about professional practice and professional development within a
school leadership context. More specifically, the purpose of this manuscript is to report
on the views, experiences, similarities, and future needs of professional practice and
professional development within a school leadership context.
Description
viii, 78 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Educational leadership -- Alberta , Teachers -- In-service training -- Alberta