A PARTIAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COMPETENCY MODEL The development of A PARTIAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COMPETENCY MODEL JACO JANSE VAN VUUREN SUPERVISOR: MR FRANCOIS VAN DER BANK

Introduction and context BI MODAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS DYSFUNCTIONAL BLACK SCHOOLS FUNCTIONAL WHITE SCHOOLS

THE KEY TO IMPROVING THE SCHOOL SYSTEM ? Leadership leadership THE KEY TO IMPROVING THE SCHOOL SYSTEM ?

What would a successful school look like?

What would a successful school principal look like… ?

METHOD

The results WHAT WOULD A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL LOOK LIKE? • Pupil educational readiness • Circular Achievement • Quality of instruction • Professional capacity of school staff • Pupil engagement • Wealth of school resources • A student-centred learning climate • Core School Processes • Parent and community involvement

WHAT DOES A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL LOOK LIKE? Formulating a school vision and setting strategic direction Planning and establishing school goals and expectations Resourcing strategically Developing school staff Maintaining an orderly and supportive learning environment Leading across school boundaries Managing and rewarding Teaching & Learning Leading with compassion Communicating and Influencing Managing self Making decisions

The way forward - Academically Dispositional measures Self/other rating Impact assessment 3 LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL 2 LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS [ competencies ] 1 OUTCOMES [ impact of behaviours ] CONTEXT [drivers & barriers/ culture & values] 4 Situational factors

The way forward - Practically QUALITY OF EDUCATION TIME

Question and Suggestions?