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The Role Of The Primary School Principal In Developing Student Leadership, Gregory Hine, Shane D. Lavery
The Role Of The Primary School Principal In Developing Student Leadership, Gregory Hine, Shane D. Lavery
Shane D Lavery
The development of student leadership potential is an important issue to investigate (Archard, 2009; Hine, 2013; McNae, 2011). Yet to date, little research efforts have focussed on student leadership development programs within primary schools (K - 6). This research examined three aspects of student leadership within eight Catholic primary schools in metropolitan Perth, Western Australia. These aspects included the principals’ understanding of the term ‘student leadership’, their perception of the most appropriate form of student leadership in Catholic schools, and how they envisaged their role within a student leadership program. Qualitative data were collected through the exercise of semi-structured interviews …
The Role Of The Primary School Principal In Developing Student Leadership, Gregory S.C. Hine, Shane D. Lavery
The Role Of The Primary School Principal In Developing Student Leadership, Gregory S.C. Hine, Shane D. Lavery
Shane D Lavery
The development of student leadership potential is an important issue to investigate (Archard, 2009; Author, 2013; McNae, 2011). Yet to date, little research efforts have focussed on student leadership development programs within primary schools (K - 6). This research examined three aspects of student leadership within eight Catholic primary schools in metropolitan Perth, Western Australia. These aspects included the principals’ understanding of the term ‘student leadership’, their perception of the most appropriate form of student leadership in Catholic schools, and how they envisaged their role within a student leadership program. Qualitative data were collected through the exercise of semi-structured interviews …
Action Research: Informing Professional Practice Within Schools, Gregory Hine, Shane D. Lavery
Action Research: Informing Professional Practice Within Schools, Gregory Hine, Shane D. Lavery
Shane D Lavery
This research paper explores the experiences of three teacher-researchers, ‘Simone’, ‘Damian’ and ‘Michael’, who undertook an action research project in their respective schools as part of their postgraduate studies. The paper initially outlines the construct of action research in the light of its applicability to educational research. Particular reference is made to the benefits of action research for those in the teaching profession as well as to several challenges associated with action research. What then follows is the design of the case study methodology that was used to examine the individual experiences of Simone, Damian and Michael. The research used …