Educational Leadership in the Solomon Islands: Training Principals for Quality Schooling

Abstract

The importance of educational leadership training for school principals in the Solomon Islands is identified. Training and development of secondary school principals is an increasingly important part of a principal's professional repertoire as the many and complex roles of this position change. This study investigates the training needs of principals in the Solomon Islands. It adopts a quantitative case study approach using a survey questionnaire. Results gathered from 19 school principals are presented in tables and discussed. Priority areas for improving principal leadership are identified—the need for gender-balance in leadership appointment, and training for aspiring school leaders.