Out-of-time managers? Educational leaders’ use of time in Switzerland
Type
04A - Beitrag Sammelband
Zusammenfassung
Although school leadership is a relatively young topic in the Swiss context, there has been rapid development toward conceptualizing principalship as its own profession. Swiss school principals have their own dedicated qualification, their own professional status, and their own professional association that has some political leverage. They are confronted with demands and expectations to not only administer and manage but also to lead. Furthermore, they come from a tradition in which pedagogical and administrative matters were considered central elements of school management. Finally, there are indications that principalship in Switzerland today is marked by urgency and a multitude of responsibilities. How do principals manage their work time in such a demanding context? This chapter first lays out the context by delving into the Swiss educational system as well as educational leadership in practice and research in Switzerland. Next, data on the time use of principals in the French-speaking part of Switzerland is presented. Finally, these results are put discussed vis-à-vis their implications for professional development as well as future research
DOI der Originalausgabe
https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429327902-11Übergeordnetes Werk
How school principals use their time : implications for school improvement, administration and leadership
Auflage
1
Seiten
171-184
Verlag / Hrsg. Institution
Routledge
Verlagsort / Veranstaltungsort
London