The secondary head of department: key link in the quality teaching and learning chain
Abstract
This paper reports on an interview study involving 26 heads of department at four large NSW secondary schools, two government and two non-government. Matters explored include reasons for and influences on seeking the position; positive and negative aspects of the role; elements of workload; origins and nature of leadership style; involvement in whole-school decision making; professional development needs; and redesigning the role.
Suggested Citation
Stephen Dinham, Kathryn Brennan, John Collier, Alan Deece, and D Mulford. "The secondary head of department: key link in the quality teaching and learning chain" Australian College of Education / Quality teaching series.2 (2000): 1-35.
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