New primary leaders : international perspectives /: international perspectives. ([2011])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Michael Cowie.
• Editors: Cowie, Michael
• Contents: Cover; Contributors; Editor's Note; Acknowledgements; Contents; Copyright; Title; 1 New Principals: Context, Culture, Preparation, Induction and Practice; Introduction; Studying principal preparation in different contexts; The new principals' narrative; Summary; Notes; References; Part 1 Australasia; 2 At the Edge of the Silent Centre: An Australian Principal's Reflections on Leading an Isolated School; Context; John's story; 3 Tihei Mauri Ora: Becoming a Primary School Principal in New Zealand; The local context; Becoming and being a principal: Keita's story; Note; Part 2 Americas. 4 Leadership Based in Love of People and Place: A Novice Principal in an Economically Poor Community in Texas, United StatesAn early path; The school and community context; Assets; The first year; Constant conversation; From peer to principal; Collaboration as a cornerstone; A work ethic formed in the fields; Leading forward; Notes; Reference; 5 Changing School Perspective: A Challenge for an Elementary School Director in Mexico in Her First Years; Early life; Discovery in San Vicente; Rosa's educational preparation; The story of Jonathan; Estado de Mexico Elementary School. Transition to the position of directorProblems faced by students; Delegation; Relations with teachers; Formation as a director; Relations with parents; Goals; Finances; The future; Note; 6 'Something Greater Was Happening': A Novice Principal Reflects on Creating Change through Building Community Relationships; Tsutsweye's story; Part 3 Asia; 7 'Our School Is Our Independence': A Novice School Director's Perspective on School Leadership and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in East Timor; Introduction; The local context; Paulino de Jesus Araujo, president of the School Parent Teachers' Association. Paulino de Carralho, school directorPaulino's story; Concluding note; Acknowledgement; 8 I Want to Do the Best Job That I Can, So I Worry': A Novice Principal in China Reflects on the Responsibility and Complexity of Leading an Urbanizing Rural School; Context; Huali's story; Part 4 Africa; 9 Life in the Principalship during Challenging Times: A New South African Principal's Perspective; Background; Cedric's story; Note; 10 One Classroom, Seven Grades and Three Teachers: Challenges Faced by a Novice Headteacher in Tanzania; The school context; Tupa's story; Acknowledgement; Part 5 Europe. 11 'I Think I Do a Good Job, But I Could Do a Better Job': Becoming and Being a School Principal in ScotlandGillian's story; 12 'Probably More Than I Bargained For': A Headteacher in England Reflects on Her First Headship; Introduction; Melody's story; Notes; 13 When You Enter on the Dance Floor, You Have to Dance: A New School Director in Romania Reflects on Leading an Inclusive Community School; Introduction; Ana Maria's story; Acknowledgement; Notes; 14 Comparing the Experience of Principals in Different Contexts; Why teaching and why be a principal?
• Publisher Details: London New York : Continuum
• Publication Date: 2011
• Copyright Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 372.12/012; Elementary school principals -- Cross-cultural studies; Elementary school administration -- Cross-cultural studies; EDUCATION -- Elementary; Elementary school administration; Elementary school principals; Electronic books; Cross-cultural studies
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781441171436; 1441171436
• Related ISBNs: 9781441103079
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed July 15, 2015).
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.