ERIC Number: EJ1011080
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 20
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1360-3124
EISSN: N/A
Developing an Assessment for Learning (AfL) Culture in School: The Voice of the Principals
Smith, Kari; Engelsen, Knut Steinar
International Journal of Leadership in Education, v16 n1 p106-125 2013
This study reflects the voice of school leaders (principals) in a Norwegian school development project focusing on assessment for learning (AfL). The central role of the principal in school improvement is well documented, however, less is written about how the principals themselves see their roles. The voices presented belong to two experienced principals from two elementary schools in Norway. The schools participated in a three-year-action-oriented development project aimed at establishing an AfL culture. Towards the end of the project, the principals shared their experiences in a semi-structured group interview. The findings support the central role principals play in successful implementation of change. However, their role is not sufficiently appreciated and taken into account. (Contains 2 notes.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Evaluation, Elementary School Students, Principals, Administrator Role, Educational Improvement, Administrator Attitudes, Elementary Schools, Elementary School Teachers, Semi Structured Interviews, Educational Change, Teacher Empowerment, Case Studies, Field Trips
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Norway
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A