people Research
My final research assignment in The Melbourne University was my PhD into Successful Christian Schooling:
Putting them in the hands of God: A successful Australian Christian School
This study combined qualitative research with quantitative tools devised by the Victorian Department of Education Employment and Training for their triennial review of state schools:
The research revealed these keys to successful leadership:
1. Values, beliefs, ethics and moral integrity
2. Vision and a predilection for change
3. Care for and development of people
4. Distributed leadership
5. Building community
6. Contribution to student achievement
7. Reflective leadership who learn
To access the most significant aspects of the research download specific chapters:
PhD Title and Contents -11-pages.pdf
PhD Chapter 2 Lit Review 42-pages.pdf
PhD Chapter 6 Nature of Success 15-pages.pdf
PhD Chapter 7 Deeper Deliberations 14-pages.pdf
Abstract and Full Text is available on line at:
http://eprints.unimelb.edu.au/archive/00000975/
or
PhD Jim Twelves – Full Text.pdf
Publications
Some Characteristics of Successful Christian Schooling in Australia – Journal of Education and Christian Belief, Vol 5, No 1, Spring 2001. http://www.jecb.org
To download a copy of this article:
Sucessful Christian Schooling in Australia.pdf
The Leadership and Management of 3 Successful Australian Christian Schools – Post Script Vol 2, No 2, April 2001, Melbourne Graduate School of Education Online Refereed Journal.
To download a copy of this article: