Developing a professional learning approach to build the capacity of school-leaders to lead quality student and teacher learning

Abstract

This thesis explores the development of Leaders of Learning as they build their capacity to lead quality student and teacher learning in their schools. The study examines an approach to professional learning designed to effectively support school-based leaders to conceptualise an approach to school improvement focused on understanding and promoting quality learning. This study explores four themes (quality student learning; quality teaching; quality professional learning; and, building leadership capacity) and conceptualizes a framework that illustrates a process of development that informs the enhancement of knowledge and practice of Leaders of Learning.