PRINCIPALS’ ACADEMY

INSTRUCTIONAL

LEADERSHIP

School’ administratorsSupervisorsFinance officersNegotiatorsCounselorsTeachers

Principals wear many hats

Refers to the ability to provide a directive role in achieving the school’s goals

Instructional leadership

To help prepare students for life, make them productive citizens and ready to take their place in society

Goal of educational institutions

1. Flag raising ceremony at 7:15 AM2. Announce upcoming visit of district officials3. Meet with the PTA about the construction of a

basketball court4. Sign memos to teachers5. Observe Miss Lazona, English IV 9:45-10:45

AM6. Inspect school grounds7. Check Science lesson plan of Mrs. Samonte8. Send out solicitation letters to alumni for

basketball court

Things I need to do today:

Ensuring quality of instruction, modelling teaching practice, supervising curriculum, and ensuring quality of teaching resources

Instructional leadership

“Mr. Romero is an effective principal because he makes sure that the necessary paper work is in order so we receive our salaries on time.”

“Mr. Romero makes sure that we have adequate supplies such as paper, pens, chalk and books.”

Mr. Romero supervises the student teachers in his school. He devotes time for us. He observes our performance in class and teaches us how to make improvements.”

“I like Mr. Romero because he speaks very well. He gives good speeches during school programs. He makes sure that he is well understood during meetings.”

“Mr. Romero is a good principal because he is always there. He regularly checks teachers’ performance. We all see him going around the school everyday to make sure that everything is going well.”

1. A resource provider2. An instructional resource3. An effective communicator4. A visible presence

Instructional leadership behaviors

1. The principal is seldom seen at the office; he/she is walking about.

2. An annual instructional program is being implemented and monitored periodically by a committee chaired by the principal.

3. Regular meetings with staff are held. These aim to address problems encountered during program implementation.

Characteristics of effective instructional leadership

4. The school’s plan for supervision is prepared cooperatively by the staff and monitored by the principal.

5. There is active documentation of instructional practice and materials that teachers consider worthy of adoption.

Characteristics of effective instructional leadership

Models of Instructional Leadership

Bossert’s Model

Models of Instructional Leadership

Hallinger and Murphy’s Model

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