- Dealing with learning is part of your job. Is teaching part of it as well?
Many people knock on your office door, often in need of guidance, advice, and answers. If there is an issue, more often than not, you will be cleaning it up. You are responsible for the organization of the school....
- What, why, what for and how we learn to influence the way citizens see themselves in a society
School is where students prepare for their roles as citizens and decision makers in adult life. Moreover, school is more than a place where students are being prepared for life – school IS life....
- Teaching democracy and human rights as a whole - school approach
The principal’s position may differ considerably from one country to another, but the way people learn best remains the same. Cooperation and peer learning, i.e. teachers learning from teachers, not only improves the quality of teaching and learning at your school, but also your school development resources. ...
- School as a learning community
Discussions and new developments are permanently taking place in education. While it is impossible for every principal to be aware of everything some teachers at your school may have relevant information to share....
- The culture of learning
As a principal, you cannot impose a culture of learning on your school, but the example that you set and your commitment is decisive. Therefore, your choice is one of the most important decisions a principal has to make: What kind of a culture of learning do you want your school to embrace?...
