Kiwi Leadership for Principals

Principals as Educational Leaders

The main purpose of Kiwi Leadership for Principals is to present a model of leadership that reflects the qualities, knowledge and skills required to lead New Zealand schools from the present to the future. At the heart of the model is a clear focus on how we can work together to improve educational and social outcomes for all our young people.

 

Foreword Introduction What is Kiwi Leadership for Principals About? Educational Leadership Looking from now to the Future 21st century schooling 21st century principalship Our distinctive system A Model of Educational Leadership Elements of the Model The importance of relationships The power of context Key Principal Leadership Activities Leading change Problem solving Areas of Practice Culture: “What we value around here” Pedagogy: Knowledge about teaching and learning Systems: “How things work around here” Partnerships and networks: Creating positive links to support learning Qualities Manaakitanga: Leading with moral purpose Pono: Having self-belief Ako: Being a learner Awhinatanga: Guiding and supporting Our Way Ahead Acknowledgements