Selection of School Principal

1. It's high time we reexamine the system of principal selection. We believe that the school principal has major role in determining the school success. Hence the traditional selection of school principal must be reexamined to ensure the current needs of stakeholders and parents are met.

2. In facing future challenges, the post of principal must be opened to all. Teachers who feel that they are capable of becoming principal must apply for the post and the 'selection committee' will determine the suitability of the candidates.

3. The appointment of principal is by contract of not more than 5 years. During his/her tenure he/she may withdraw from the post if he/she feels that is no longer capable. On the similar tone, the 'selection committee' may also terminate the appointment if they are satisfied that the candidate is no longer fit for the post. Once the contract is due, the 'selection committee' may extend the appointment if the principal's performance meets the specified standards.

4. The principalship post is NOT a promotional post. Hence, those who are in principalship position would be still in their prior salary grade. Nevertheless, they should be getting a reasonable and attractive amount of allowance to commensurate their responsibility and accountability.

5. During his/her tenure, s/he is eligible for any promotional exercise and if being promoted to a higher grade he must remain as principal until his/her contract completed and at the same time receiving his/her new salary scheme.

Professional Visit to Istanbul

Istanbul Regional Directorate of Education, 27 May 2010.

Meeting with Assistant Director, Istanbul Regional Directorate of Education. Both parties expressed their commitment for future cooperation in area of training, research and consultancy pertaining to school leadership.

Fatih University, Istanbul. 27 May 2010.

A mutual understanding was established to conduct a collaborative research on school principalship competencies.

Professional Visit to Sarajevo

University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo. 25 May 2010.

A collaborative seminar between Malaysia and Bosnia-Herzegovina on Educational Management. Among the participants were university lecturers and students, officers from Ministry of Education and headteachers. IAB was represented by Dr. Sazali Yusoff and Dr. Rusmini Ku Ahmad.

Prva Gimnazija High School, Sarajevo. 24 May 2010.

The school has produced 2 Nobel Prize Winners, in Chemistry and Literature. The school was badly destroyed during the Balkan War but today it has become the choice of parents to send their children. Teachers commitment is unquestionable by virtue of their passion, satisfaction & drive to continue teaching despite of getting inadequate or late salary.

Institute of Pedagogical Education, Sarajevo. 25 May 2010.

Beside giving training for pre-service teachers, the institute also offers courses for headteachers. IAB and Institute of Pedagogical Education have expressed their commitment for future cooperation in training of headteachers in both countries.

Memorandum of Understanding between Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Sarajevo and Malaysian Society for Educational Administration and Management (MSEAM) aims to establish cooperation in the field of pedagogical education and educational management and leadership through collaborative research and consultancy. The collaboration will include organization of seminars and study visits.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Malaysian Ambassador to Bosnia-Herzegovina, H.E. Dato' Zulkifli Adnan and representative from Ministry of Education Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Signing MOU between MSEAM and University of Sarajevo

Memorandum of Understanding between Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Sarajevo and Malaysian Society for Educational Administration and Management (MSEAM) aims to establish cooperation in the field of pedagogical education and educational management and leadership through collaborative research and consultancy. The collaboration will include organization of seminars and study visits.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Malaysian Ambassador to Bosnia-Herzegovina, H.E. Dato' Zulkifli Adnan and representative from Ministry of Education Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Ph. D. Candidates

Had a very fruitful discussion with 2 potential Ph.D. candidates. Their enthusiasm is at the highest peak now. I hope they will pursue their dream now and then.

23rd ICSEI 2010

23rd International Congress on School Effectiveness and Improvement.
Venue : Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Date : 4 - 8 January 2010

I was one of the participants from IAB who attended this prestigious conference. More than 500 participants from all corners of the world attended this conference either as presenters or participants. World prominent keynote speakers were line up to share their thought and expertise with the audience.