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Appraisal
PLG
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Institute of Professional Learning:
Te Whai Toi Tangata
Email: [email protected]
www.waikato.ac.nz/professionallearning
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Institute of Professional Learning: Te Whai Toi Tangata
University of Waikato
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Private Bag 3105
Phone: +64 7 838 4458
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APPRAISAL
Who we are
Connecting innovation and excellence through
professional learning
Te Waharoa ki te ao Marama
The Institute of Professional Learning: Te Whai Toi Tangata
(IPL) is a bilingual, bicultural professional development
organisation. We are an integral part of the Faculty
of Education at the University of Waikato. We work
collaboratively to provide quality professional learning
opportunities across and beyond the education sector to
grow the capacity of educators to develop their practice.
We believe professional learning should be research based,
culturally responsive and benefit all learners.
Our Values
Mahi ngātahi te mahi kia oti,
kia tau ai te aroha tētehi ki tētehi, tukua!
Principal/Leaders Appraisal
Purpose of Appraisal
Within IPL, principal and leadership appraisal is based on an
inquiry minded approach. Alan Reid defines inquiry as:
The purpose of principal (leader) appraisal is to assist in
determining whether or not the performance criteria of the
Principal’s (or leader’s) position description have been achieved.
The performance criteria are those agreed by the Principal and
the Board of Trustees.
“.. a process of systematic, rigorous and critical reflection
about professional practice, and the contexts in which
it occurs, in ways that question taken-for-granted
assumptions. Its purpose is to inform decision making for
action. Inquiry can be undertaken individually, but it is most
powerful when it is collaborative.” (Reid, 2004)
This model of principal appraisal is based on the notion of
inquiry and reflection into the deliberate acts of leadership
that are required by principals and leaders to effect significant
change in student progress, success and achievement. This is
negotiated as an “appraisal as learning” process.
This model also allows for providing evidence towards elements
of the Careers Structure as set out in both the Primary and
Secondary Principals’ Collective Employment Agreements, which
the Board of Trustees is responsible for affirming that the criteria
have been met.
Collaborate / Care / Walk the talk
The appraisal process considers the Principal’s (leader’s):
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learning and performance goals (Sinnema and Robinson,
2012),
the tasks and expected outcomes of the job description.
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The following criteria are used generally to determine that the
satisfactory level is met:
• the performance and development goals that are
established by the Principal and the Board of Trustees
(leader/principal) and,
• the Registered Teacher Criteria, and
• the Professional Standards as set out for primary or
secondary school Principals
Other criteria may include:
• culturally responsive criteria for teachers of Māori students
such as the Leaders behavioural indicators in Tātaiako.
Costs: The scope of the appraisal dictates the eventual
cost. A typical appraisal based on $120 per hour plus GST
for 20 hours, and up to 30 hours (if not part of a PLG).
would include:
Our Work
ƒƒ Offer regionally based resource centres
ƒƒ Facilitate workshops, seminars, courses of study
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An initial visit and concluding visit with Principal and
Board Chair (leader/Principal)
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Up to the equivalent of 2 school days (3 days if not in
PLG) used to interview staff, visit classrooms and to
meet with the appraisee to discuss progress towards
goals
ƒƒ Undertake longitudinal development projects
ƒƒ Support organisational change
ƒƒ Coach individuals, teams and organisations
ƒƒ Challenge and support innovation and change
ƒƒ Research professional learning initiatives
ƒƒ Enable personal, professional and career goals
ƒƒ Make links to university qualifications
ƒƒ Encourage community development.
If the principal/leader is also involved in a Leadership PLG the
content of the PLG sessions is confidential to the participants
and facilitator and as such will not be reported in the appraisal.
However the PLG’s inquiry and reflections could provide another
opportunity for evidence of leadership skills reported within the
appraisal.
Note: Being a member of a Professional Learning Group is not a
prerequisite for appraisal.
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Online formative discussions and dialogue, sharing of
e.g. school reports, using the likes of skype and e-mail
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Analysis of data: document analysis, surveys and
interview analysis
• Writing the report
Appraiser travel and accommodation, if required, is
additional.
Note: Appraisals are also available with Senior and Middle
Leadership Team and individual members.
Also on offer:
Professional Learning Groups (PLG)
This is the opportunity to become part of a self-selected
high trust Professional Learning Group, with other leadership
colleagues either within your school or across schools. The
PLGs challenge and support participants to be inquiry minded
about their own leadership, with an experienced external
facilitator. The PLGs are set up so that they are self-determined
and self-driven by the participants, and are futures-focused.
IPL’s Leadership PLGs provide longer-term leadership
opportunities outside the NAPP (National Aspiring Principals
Programme) and FTP (First Time Principals) programme.
Critical Friend
Where PLGs may not be viable, another option is that of an IPL
leadership facilitator as a “critical friend”. A purpose in seeking a
critical friend would be to be challenged and supported in your
development as a future focused Principal.
This could meet learning goals in your performance agreement,
and be a part of informing and interrogating your leadership
inquiry. This is available face to face, online or a mix of both.
The number of hours involved would be negotiated.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss any queries which
you might have after reading this brochure.
We are aware that there is sometimes a need for flexible
solutions to suit individual needs and are happy to discuss
these with both individuals and groups/clusters.
Our contact details are on the reverse.