Professional learning for school principals: development in Scotland

O'Brien, J. and Torrance, D. (2005) Professional learning for school principals: development in Scotland. Education Research and Perspectives, 32(2), pp. 165-181.

Abstract

This paper discusses the recent origins and development of professional learning and especially preparation programmes for Scottish school principals. Scotland has adopted a 'standards' based approach to continuing professional development and a Framework if Standards has emerged since 1998. A synthesis of the official reports and some of the research available is offered with a view to highlighting the further developments now being advocated and consulted upon under the aegis if a teacher-focused national Continuous Professional Development Advisory Group and its sub-group on leadership.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: O'Brien, Professor James Paul
• Authors: O'Brien, J., and Torrance, D.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Professional Learning and Leadership
• Journal Name: Education Research and Perspectives
• ISSN: 0311-2543
• ISSN (Online): 1446-0017
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2005 The University of Western Australia
• First Published: First published in Education Research and Perspectives 32(2):165-181
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher