The Application of Professional Discretion by South African Public School Principals

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  • Author(s): Beyers, Rene´; du Plessis, Andre´
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. 2023Paper presented at the Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES) (21st, Sofia, Bulgaria, Jun 2023).
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Speeches/Meeting Papers
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. Blvd Shipchenski prohod 69 A, 1574 Sofia, Bulgaria. e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.bces-conference.org
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      7
    • Subject Terms:
      Foreign Countries; Principals; Public Schools; Administrator Behavior; Leadership Styles; Professionalism; COVID-19; Pandemics
    • Subject Terms:
      South Africa
    • Abstract:
      This paper reports on a section of the findings of a study of which the purpose, among others, was to investigate and analyse the application of professional discretion by public school principals. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach from within a pragmatist research paradigm. Data was collected by means of quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, namely survey questionnaires followed by semi-structured interviews within the Gauteng province. The findings suggest that there are multiple scenarios in which principals are required to apply professional discretion. Factors that influence principals' professional discretion were also identified. [For the complete Volume 21 proceedings, see ED629259.]
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      ED629379