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Webber, Charles F.; Scott, Shelleyann; Scott, Donald E. – International Journal for Leadership in Learning, 2014
Purpose: The purpose was to highlight aspects of principals' work that are problematic and the degree to which they feel prepared to address those aspects. It profiles principals' pre-appointment learning. Research Methods: The study was conducted in Alberta with principals in the first three years of their appointments. A questionnaire was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Beginning Principals, Problems, Administrator Education
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Scott, Shelleyann; Webber, Charles F.; Lupart, Judy L.; Aitken, Nola; Scott, Donald E. – Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, 2014
This paper focuses on promoting fairness and equity in student assessment practices. The researchers used questionnaires and interviews and the study encompassed a total of 3312 individuals representing a range of stakeholders. The paper is presented in two parts: fairness and discrimination, and challenging policy and practice. Five key…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Evaluation, Equal Education, Educational Discrimination
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Litz, David; Scott, Shelleyann – Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 2017
Globally, there is increasing pressure on schools to enact change, and the literature indicates that transformational leadership is positively associated with school leaders' effectiveness at implementing positive reforms. Here, we report on a study conducted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) within the current context of intense educational…
Descriptors: Transformational Leadership, Cultural Differences, Islam, Principals