Research Update June 2024
Does Instructional Coaching have an impact on leadership?
According to the results of the Western Australian Secondary Schools Executive Association’s (WASSEA) latest research project, the following was noted by the research report author, “Overall, the Curtin Education Community instructional coaching program has had a positive impact on the instructional leadership attribute of Content Knowledge in Pedagogy. Similarly, from the perspectives of both the coaches and the coachees, the program has had a positive impact on the instructional leadership attribute of Communication Skills.”
While this project had some limitations, it certainly showed insights into the effectiveness of Instructional Coaching. A comment from a participant indicated a secondary impact from the project on leadership development. Shanara reported “Instructional Coaching assisted the professional progress of my career as the collaborative communication skills and leading whole school-based approaches to teacher development and effectiveness are highly sought after examples of lead teacher knowledge and practice.”
For more information and copy of the report, https://www.parf.org.au/research-reports/instructional-leadership-skills
Research Funding 2025
Principals Australia Research Foundation ltd has announced applications are now open for principal associations seeking funding support for leadership research and development to be undertaken in 2025. Applications close Friday 23 August 2024. For funding guidelines and application go to: https://www.parf.org.au/funding-program
Interested project leaders can contact the Funding Program Manager at admin@parf.org.au