Learning for leadership: An evidence based approach for leadership learning in faith- based schools

Abstract

This chapter aims to contribute to an understanding and articulation of what leaders need to learn, to know, and to do, as a comprehensive evidence base for informing and shaping initiatives and strategies for the learning of leaders in faith based schools. The chapter draws on research commissioned by the Director of Catholic Education in Melbourne, Australia, to provide a rigorous, evidence base for the learning of educational leaders in the Catholic setting. It is also informed by the international OECD Activity on “Improving School Leadership” and developments in leadership and learning in various international settings. A number of guiding principles, concepts and concerns considered vital to the learning of leaders in Christian faith based schools are identified and discussed.