ERIC Number: EJ1202636
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Dec
Pages: 11
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ISSN: EISSN-2255-7547
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Sustaining School Based Religious Education Leadership
Buchanan, Michael T.
Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education, v9 n2 p68-78 Dec 2018
The number of people applying for school based religious education leadership positions is scarce in most regions throughout Australia as well as other geographical regions. Drawing on the insights from key stakeholders associated with religious education leadership in schools this qualitative study aimed to identify factors which militated against sustaining school based religious education leadership. This paper reports on the findings emanating from the study and proceeds to outline practical solutions that may contribute to attracting and sustaining future generations of religious education leaders. The key factors impacting on the sustainability of religious education leaders include feelings of disconnection, excessive demands associated with the role and a lack of structural support. Practical recommendations are outlined to contribute to sustaining school based religious education leadership. The recommendations include a review of teacher appraisal processes, equity in terms of industrial conditions and the inclusion of middle leadership positions that support the leader.
Descriptors: Religious Education, Catholic Schools, Catholic Educators, Teacher Attitudes, Leadership Responsibility, Labor Turnover, Teacher Persistence, Professional Isolation, Sense of Community, Employment Qualifications, Salaries, Holistic Approach, Well Being, Curriculum Development, Principals, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Administrator Qualifications
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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