The ultimate aim of the Schooling Strategy will be to contribute to improved education outcomes for all students.
Curriculum and student progress is now the key area of discussion for Principals Professional Practice Learning Communities.
The Role of Principals in Relation to Student Learning
This is the ‘hard stuff’ of principalship because it requires:
The very best leadership skills and the ability to lead from the front, behind and within as appropriate;
The ability to change how people think about their work;
The ability to change how people act in their classrooms;
Up to date curriculum knowledge;
Skills in analysing and using data to ensure that evidence informs pedagogical decisions;
A commitment to their own on-going professional learning – especially evidence based research;
The ability to assimilate new learning within the school programme as appropriate to the needs of the school.