Abstract
Asia as a context for educational research is challenging because of its sheer geographic, political and cultural diversity, which permeates its educational systems. This talk looks at the state of the art of educational leadership in East Asia by borrowing the concept of geography, literally and metaphorically, to examine the terrain in which three dimensions of educational leadership are enacted: research, policy and practice.
After defining the scope of Asia and explaining how the metaphor of geography focuses this examination, I provide context by assessing the state of development of the Asian research base in educational leadership, and explaining what it contributes to our understanding of educational leadership in the region. I then focus on Confucian-heritage societies in East Asia, and consider the political and cultural influences on educational leadership, which vary from country-to-country. The analysis teases out challenges and opportunities faced by educational leaders as they engage in the business of educational reform.
The empirical basis of this talk comes from a series of research projects conducted by Research Fellows and Senior Research Fellows of the Asia Pacific Centre for Leadership and Change at The Hong Kong Institute of Education. Copyright © 2016 The University of Bristol, Doctor of Education Conference.
After defining the scope of Asia and explaining how the metaphor of geography focuses this examination, I provide context by assessing the state of development of the Asian research base in educational leadership, and explaining what it contributes to our understanding of educational leadership in the region. I then focus on Confucian-heritage societies in East Asia, and consider the political and cultural influences on educational leadership, which vary from country-to-country. The analysis teases out challenges and opportunities faced by educational leaders as they engage in the business of educational reform.
The empirical basis of this talk comes from a series of research projects conducted by Research Fellows and Senior Research Fellows of the Asia Pacific Centre for Leadership and Change at The Hong Kong Institute of Education. Copyright © 2016 The University of Bristol, Doctor of Education Conference.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - Mar 2016 |
| Event | The University of Bristol, Doctor of Education Conference: Quality and Challenges in the New Era of Education - City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Duration: 19 Mar 2016 → 19 Mar 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | The University of Bristol, Doctor of Education Conference: Quality and Challenges in the New Era of Education |
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| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Period | 19/03/16 → 19/03/16 |