Today we returned to the University of Waikato to discuss the development of their masters of educational leadership program. The first session was led by Michele Morrison who explained how an organic approach was used in the development of the program twelve years ago. It is based on two papers (courses): Issues & Perspectives and Organizational Development.
After a traditional morning tea, we began our second session with Professor Christopher Branson who addressed Kiwi Leadership for Principals. He introduced this session with a comparison of New Zealand and Oklahoma educational structures and the role of the principal. There was a focus on the alignment of leadership theories and the influence of Maori culture on the qualities of school leaders.
We ended our day with a trip to Raglan on the Tasman Sea where members of the group chose to surf, relax, or walk along the beautiful black sand beaches.
I'd love to hear more about the influence of Maori on leadership qualities. In what ways is it similar with central Oklahoma and what ways different?
ReplyDeleteAny pictures from the black sand beaches?