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Seeking Equilibrium While the Debate Continues: The Role of the Director of Religious Studies in Catholic Secondary Schools in the Diocese of Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand
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van der Nest, Theo; Shannon, Paul – Religious Education, 2022
This article aims to report on research that explored the role of perceptions of Directors of Religious Studies (DRSs) in Catholic secondary schools in the Hamilton Diocese, Aotearoa New Zealand (ANZ). The DRS position was established to preserve the Catholic special character of these schools after integration with the state education system with…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Religion Studies, Administrators, Administrator Role
PhD Orals from the Convenors' Perspective: Implications for Academics and Candidates
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V. Kumar; A. Kaur; L. J. Sanderson – International Journal for Academic Development, 2024
Taking into consideration the unique relational position of convenors (Chairs) in PhD oral examinations, this qualitative study explores insights from 55 convenors at a research-intensive university in New Zealand into the ways academic staff developers can better prepare doctoral supervisors and examiners for oral examinations. One striking…
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Verbal Tests, Degree Requirements, Administrators
Investigating the Role of Convenors in the PhD Viva
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Kumar, Vijay; Sanderson, Lara J.; Kaur, Amrita – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2021
The oral examination, or the viva voce, is the culmination of the doctoral examination process in many traditions. In these traditions, the chair or convenor facilitates the viva. The idea of convenors is one that has not been discussed at length within the literature of higher education. In this paper, we explore the findings of a qualitative…
Descriptors: Verbal Tests, Doctoral Programs, Administrators, Administrator Role
The Role of Middle Leaders in New Zealand Secondary Schools: Expectations and Challenges
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Bassett, Martin – Waikato Journal of Education, 2016
The role of middle leaders in New Zealand secondary schools is a complex one, fraught with many challenges. Educational reforms that began in the 1980s have increased pressure on top-level educational leaders, resulting in the delegation of responsibilities to other levels in the school hierarchy, with a considerable intensification of management…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Middle Management, Secondary Schools, Administrator Role