SA Education in the Square - What is 21st Century Leadership?

A CO-OPERATIVE PRESENTATION FROM

What is 21st Century Leadership?

  
Associate Professor Carolyn Palmer, School of Education, Flinders University

Associate Professor Carolyn Palmer and others will look at the changes in leadership that are necessary in the 21^st Century. The panel will include practising principals who will provide real world examples of the changes that are occurring.

School reformers have increasingly pointed to the school principal as the most important agent for needed change in our schools. With this recognition, principals are now expected to do even more in their already overloaded schedules. "(Birkman-Fink, 2009, p. 7) states "Today's organizations require a new generation of leaders - people with high potential who are flexible, manage change and meet demands.  Are the school leaders of today equipped to meet the challenges they face?  The aim of this study is to contribute to the literature on the impact of leadership training by investigating how leadership training programs have assisted school leaders to achieve and sustain leadership positions.

There will be ample time for discussion.


ABOUT THE EDUCATION ON THE SQUARE SERIES

Education on the Square aims to promote discussion about relevant and current themes within the education sector of South Australia.

Attendance is complimentary and all are welcome. No need to pre-register.

It is a great opportunity for educators of all backgrounds to network and share ideas and experiences.

The format of Education on the Square now provides time for extended discussion after the stimulus provided by the speakers.

The atmosphere is relaxed and open, encouraging discussion and debate.

The Education on the Square Series is held from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, each 3rd Wednesday, April through November.

Please pass details of this event onto anybody who you think may be interested.

Coming events

20^th October 2010
Rural Schools to close or not to close? That is the question
Prof John Halsey

17^th November 2010
Aboriginal education -What's going right?
Dr Di Russell and Karen Fry

PARKING: Street parking becomes much easier after 5.00pm or local parking stations are located in Gawler Place or at the Adelaide Market