How do school principals in Hong Kong shape policy?

How do school principals in Hong Kong shape policy?

• Bryant, Darren Anthony The Education University of Hong Kong
• Ko, Yue On James The Education University of Hong Kong
• Walker, Allan David The Education University of Hong Kong

Leadership and Policy in Schools, 17(3), 345-359, 2018

Taylor & Francis Inc.

2018

• R Educational Policy & Administration
  • RE School Management, School-Parents Relationship
• R Educational Policy & Administration
  • RH Supervisors, School Principals & Administrators

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Unknown or Unspecified

This article draws on data from cases of high-performing and improving schools in Hong Kong. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with principals, middle leaders, and senior teachers to identify key policies and steps taken for their enactment, and to solicit interpretations of the policies. Principals were found to actively select, prioritize, and emphasize policies based on clearly articulated values. These values-led and contextually informed decisions formed the basis for redesigning the school organization and leadership structures, allocating resources, and aligning multiple initiatives to policies. School-based and mandated policies worked in synergy, and school principals responded rather than reacted to mandates. Copyright © 2018 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

• English

Journal Articles

• 15700763

• 10.1080/15700763.2018.1496340

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/efcf46b7

2018-11-06