ERIC Number: EJ1100798
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Publication Date: 2016-Jun
Pages: 15
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What Is a "Good" Principal? Perspectives of Aspiring Principals in Singapore
Ng, Pak Tee
Educational Research for Policy and Practice, v15 n2 p99-113 Jun 2016
This paper presents the findings of an exploratory research project that examines what aspiring principals in Singapore think a good principal is, based on a framework of personal, interpersonal, and organizational dimensions of school leadership. According to the findings, a good principal has a moral purpose centered on personal values, a humble disposition, and exudes wisdom. He or she exhibits excellent relational skills, engages in people development, and develops trust among staff. He or she also develops a positive school culture for teaching and learning, builds fruitful relationships with stakeholders, and manages complex issues competently. The findings also suggest that the idea of a good principal is more about who the person is and what he or she stands for, rather than what he or she is capable of. Moreover, while Singapore principals are capable of making hard-nosed decisions and delivering results, they are actually motivated by the ideals of education. This study offers some empirical evidence of the attributes of a "good" principal in the Singapore context.
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Education, Decision Making, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Characteristics, Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, Educational Environment, Moral Values, Trust (Psychology), School Administration, Interpersonal Relationship
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