The minority majority? : an analysis by gender of school leadership, leadership capability and learning research in NSW

Kathryn E. Brennan

    Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference PaperConference Paper

    Abstract

    ![CDATA[Facing large-scale school leadership retirements over the coming decade, education systems will need to access the largest possible pool of quality applicants. Women, historically under represented in educational leadership, seem the most obvious resource from which to make up the anticipated shortfall. However, in order for this strategy to be successful, a framework for developing and sustaining effective school leaders of both genders must be developed. This study analyses by gender the differences and similarities in the responses of 322 "effective" principals from a large NSW Department of Education and Training study. This study sought to establish a clear picture of the work of Principals and of the leadership capabilities required to undertake their work effectively. The study adapts a “backward mapping” research methodology that has proven successful in a range of capability profiling and development studies in other professions. Analysis of the data suggests a high level of concordance between the capability rankings of "effective" Principals of both genders. Those domains in which gender differences are identified, can largely be attributed to the lack of planned training and development, inclusive of mentoring and internship, throughout a woman’s career. At the conclusion an evidence-based gender inclusive framework for developing and sustaining effective school leaders is proposed.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the University of Western Sydney Education Research Conference 2003: (Re) Visioning Education
    PublisherUniversity of Western Sydney
    Number of pages1
    Publication statusPublished - 2003
    EventUniversity of Western Sydney Education Research Conference -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2003 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceUniversity of Western Sydney Education Research Conference
    Period1/01/03 → …

    Keywords

    • educational leadership
    • school principals
    • women school principals
    • sex differences in education
    • Australia

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