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Simulations for the Learning of Decision Making in Educational Leadership in the Context of the Chilean School System

Year 2020, Volume: 5 Issue: 1, 1 - 41, 07.05.2020
https://doi.org/10.30828/real/2020.1.1

Abstract

This article describes the process of designing and creating six computer-based simulations for school leadership training programmes, in the context of the Chilean school system. For the design and construction of the simulations, six scenarios were selected from case analysis of principals with formal training and experience in different contexts. These scenarios were turned into stories with decision branches, and scores were assigned to the decision-making events according to national and international leadership standards. Finally, the scenarios were coded and installed onto a platform, which was adapted to capture quantitative and qualitative data. The simulations were applied to principals and candidates for school leadership positions. The process of creating and implementing the simulations demonstrated that it is possible to introduce a tool specifically designed to improve the decisionmaking abilities of school principals and leaders, replicating the Chilean educational context. This is a step forward in efforts to facilitate learning experiences based on decision-making situations contextualised and relevant to the training of school leaders. Finally, the use of computer-based simulations has great potential to scale the exchange of knowledge and make it universally accessible as a complement to other training opportunities in the careers of school leaders.

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  • Bernstein, E., McMenamin, S. A., & Johanek, M. C. (2016). Authentic Online Branching Simulations: Promoting Discourse around Problems of Practice. In P. Dickenson, U. National University, J. J. Jaurez, & U. National University (Eds.), Student Engagement and Participation (pp. 1197–1216). IGI Global. Bridges, E. M. & Hallinger, P. (1997). Using Problem-Based Learning to Prepare Educational Leaders. Peabody Journal of Education. CPEIP (2016). Plan de Formación de Directores. Retrieved from: http://www.cpeip.cl/plan-de-formacion-de-directores/ Bush, T., & Jackson, D. (2002). A preparation for school leadership: International perspectives. Educational Management & Administration, 30(4), 417-429. Copland, M. A. (2000). Problem-based learning and prospective principals’ problem-framing ability. Educational Administration Quarterly, 36(4), 585-607.
Year 2020, Volume: 5 Issue: 1, 1 - 41, 07.05.2020
https://doi.org/10.30828/real/2020.1.1

Abstract

References

  • Bernstein, E., McMenamin, S. A., & Johanek, M. C. (2016). Authentic Online Branching Simulations: Promoting Discourse around Problems of Practice. In P. Dickenson, U. National University, J. J. Jaurez, & U. National University (Eds.), Student Engagement and Participation (pp. 1197–1216). IGI Global. Bridges, E. M. & Hallinger, P. (1997). Using Problem-Based Learning to Prepare Educational Leaders. Peabody Journal of Education. CPEIP (2016). Plan de Formación de Directores. Retrieved from: http://www.cpeip.cl/plan-de-formacion-de-directores/ Bush, T., & Jackson, D. (2002). A preparation for school leadership: International perspectives. Educational Management & Administration, 30(4), 417-429. Copland, M. A. (2000). Problem-based learning and prospective principals’ problem-framing ability. Educational Administration Quarterly, 36(4), 585-607.
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Primary Language English
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Paulo Volante

Rolando Jeldres

Ken Spero This is me

Claudia Llorente This is me

Michael C. Johanek This is me

Publication Date May 7, 2020
Published in Issue Year 2020 Volume: 5 Issue: 1

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APA Volante, P., Jeldres, R., Spero, K., Llorente, C., et al. (2020). Simulations for the Learning of Decision Making in Educational Leadership in the Context of the Chilean School System. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, 5(1), 1-41. https://doi.org/10.30828/real/2020.1.1
AMA Volante P, Jeldres R, Spero K, Llorente C, Johanek MC. Simulations for the Learning of Decision Making in Educational Leadership in the Context of the Chilean School System. REAL is a scholarly peer-reviewed publication. May 2020;5(1):1-41. doi:10.30828/real/2020.1.1
Chicago Volante, Paulo, Rolando Jeldres, Ken Spero, Claudia Llorente, and Michael C. Johanek. “Simulations for the Learning of Decision Making in Educational Leadership in the Context of the Chilean School System”. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership 5, no. 1 (May 2020): 1-41. https://doi.org/10.30828/real/2020.1.1.
EndNote Volante P, Jeldres R, Spero K, Llorente C, Johanek MC (May 1, 2020) Simulations for the Learning of Decision Making in Educational Leadership in the Context of the Chilean School System. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership 5 1 1–41.
IEEE P. Volante, R. Jeldres, K. Spero, C. Llorente, and M. C. Johanek, “Simulations for the Learning of Decision Making in Educational Leadership in the Context of the Chilean School System”, REAL is a scholarly peer-reviewed publication, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1–41, 2020, doi: 10.30828/real/2020.1.1.
ISNAD Volante, Paulo et al. “Simulations for the Learning of Decision Making in Educational Leadership in the Context of the Chilean School System”. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership 5/1 (May 2020), 1-41. https://doi.org/10.30828/real/2020.1.1.
JAMA Volante P, Jeldres R, Spero K, Llorente C, Johanek MC. Simulations for the Learning of Decision Making in Educational Leadership in the Context of the Chilean School System. REAL is a scholarly peer-reviewed publication. 2020;5:1–41.
MLA Volante, Paulo et al. “Simulations for the Learning of Decision Making in Educational Leadership in the Context of the Chilean School System”. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, vol. 5, no. 1, 2020, pp. 1-41, doi:10.30828/real/2020.1.1.
Vancouver Volante P, Jeldres R, Spero K, Llorente C, Johanek MC. Simulations for the Learning of Decision Making in Educational Leadership in the Context of the Chilean School System. REAL is a scholarly peer-reviewed publication. 2020;5(1):1-41.

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