The role of the school principal in staff development in St. Lucia /

• Main Author: Mortley-Modeste, Agatha
• Other Authors: Barnabe, Clermont (advisor)
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: McGill University 1993
• Subjects: School principals > Saint Lucia
• Online Access: http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=67530

The purpose of this research was to explore the role of the school principal in St. Lucia in staff development. It also explored whether the role corresponded with the expectations of school teachers. === Data was obtained through questionnaires administered to school principals and to school teachers respectively. For the most part, the data was analysed quantitatively. However, a small part of the data was analysed qualitatively using content analysis. === The findings show that generally, school principals play a positive role in staff development and this matches the expectations of teachers. This role takes the form of conducting orientation sessions for new staff, advising staff on teaching techniques, encouraging staff to pursue further studies, inviting their input in school related matters and preparing effective professional development day sessions.