Module 9
“Titiro whakamuri, kōkiri whakamua” “Look back to the past, strive for the future.” Module Objectives: Understand the change process. Develop change management strategies. Build a shared understanding of the need for change. Lead and support staff through the change process. Evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives. A Harvard University study published twenty years […]
Module 8
Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora te manuhiri. With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive. Module Objectives: Understand the importance of strong stakeholder relationships in school improvement. Identify your key bicultural stakeholders in the community. Develop and implement strategies for effective communication and engagement with stakeholders. Build […]
Module 7
“He aha te take? He aha te pūtake?” “What is the cause? What is the root cause?” Module Objectives: Understand the importance of data-driven decision-making in education. Identify and collect relevant data to inform school improvement initiatives. Analyse and interpret data effectively to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Use data to inform and […]
Module 12: Preparation for Principalship
“Mā te rongo, ka mōhio; Mā te mōhio, ka mārama; Mā te mārama, ka mātau; Mā te mātau, ka ora.” “From listening, comes knowledge; from knowledge, comes understanding; from understanding, comes wisdom; from wisdom, comes well-being.” Module Objectives: Upon completion of this module, leaders will be able to: Refine their professional CV and cover […]
Module 11: Preparation for Principalship
“Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu” “Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence, and growth for future generations.” Module Objectives: Define the purpose and critical importance of policies and procedures within a New Zealand school. Distinguish between policies and procedures and articulate their relationship. Identify key […]
Module 10: Leading Change
“He waka eke noa.” “A canoe we are all in together.” Module Objectives: Upon completion of this module, middle leaders will be able to: Define the characteristics of a positive, inclusive, and high-performing school culture in the New Zealand context. Identify their role in shaping and maintaining school culture within their team and across […]
Module 9: Leading Change
“Kia tū rangatira ai te kura – kia puāwai ai ngā ākonga.” “For the school to stand strong and proud – for the students to flourish.” Module Objectives: Define the key components of a compelling school vision and mission. Articulate the importance of strategic planning in achieving educational goals and school improvement. Apply a […]
Module 6
Theme: Leading Others Module Objectives: Understand the dynamics of challenging conversations. Develop and apply strategies for effective communication in challenging situations. Explore and apply various conflict resolution strategies. Foster a culture of open dialogue and constructive feedback. Identify and address personal biases and assumptions that may impact communication and conflict resolution. Due: 15th June […]
Module 5
He aha te kai a te rangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero. What is the food of the leader? It is knowledge. It is communication. Module Objectives: Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to: Understand the key elements of high-performing teams. Develop strategies for building trust and fostering collaboration within […]
Module 4
Due: 18/05 “He whai kōrero, he whai mārama” “Where there is discussion, there is understanding.” Module Objectives: Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to: Communicate effectively and concisely in both written and oral forms. Practice active listening skills to understand and empathise with others’ perspectives. Foster open and inclusive communication within […]