School Leadership and School Development: reflections from research

1 January 1993

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in School Organisation

Vol. 13 (1) , 73-87
https://doi.org/10.1080/0260136930130107

Abstract

This article examines what two school‐based qualitative research projects have highlighted about primary school leadership and development. After discussing findings from the Primary School Staff Relationships and Whole School Curriculum Development Projects, the author reflects upon these insights in terms of: the complexity of leadership; instrumental and expressive leadership; the pace of school development; headteacher motivation; vision, ownership and community. The author concludes that primary school leadership needs to be more carefully researched and rethought.

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