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Liljenberg, Mette; Ärlestig, Helene; Nordholm, Daniel – Journal of Educational Administration, 2023
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to expand knowledge on Swedish principals' professional development (PD) from the perspectives of superintendents. In particular, the article analyzes how superintendents understand and organize PD for principals. Design/methodology/approach: Empirical data are derived from a strategic sample of ten (n = 10)…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Superintendents, Administrator Attitudes, Professional Development
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Nordholm, Daniel – Journal of Educational Administration, 2016
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the Swedish National Agency for Education's launch of the nationwide Lgr11 curriculum reform and how local education authorities (LEAs) in one municipality translated and responded to the National Agency's directives. Design/methodology/approach: This paper presents empirical data from a qualitative…
Descriptors: School Districts, Educational Policy, Qualitative Research, Interviews
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Ylimaki, Rose; Jacobson, Stephen – Journal of Educational Administration, 2013
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to utilize successful leadership practices drawn from seven nations to improve leadership preparation. Design/methodology/approach: This study used a case study approach to gain a contextualized understanding of successful leadership across seven nations. Data sources primarily featured interviews with principals,…
Descriptors: Principals, Instructional Leadership, Leadership Training, Organizational Culture