The Ethical Development of School Principals

The Ethical Development of School Principals - "In this conference paper, Professor Neil Dempster expands on his previous work about principal professional development. He suggests there is a relationship between the contemporary political climate of school leadership (NPM, New Public Management), and an increase in ethical dilemmas faced by principals. The paper looks at four circumstances in which principals most frequently face ethical dilemmas: students, staff, finance and resources, and external relations. Readers can find case studies related to each of these circumstances on pages 12–16. The discussion questions following each case could provide a useful focus for discussion."