Dissertation
An Oral History of Inspectors of Primary Schools in Victoria: 1960-1983
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2012
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00634
Abstract
The aim of this study was to develop an understanding of the roles of, and contributions made by, District Inspectors of Primary Schools in the State of Victoria, Australia. The functions, responsibilities and strategies of the inspectorial system in the State of Victoria were introduced during the Colonial era and from its inception the system remained largely unchanged until 1983 when the office of the Inspector was abolished. The multiple, conflicting and confused roles of the inspectorial system developed over the century of its existence and the organizational cultures of regions now responsible for the inspectorial system complicated the work of the Inspectors. Thus the question of how effectively the inspectorial system worked and how it served its functions needs to be addressed, particularly how it enhanced the educational standards and teaching profession.
Details
- Title
- An Oral History of Inspectors of Primary Schools in Victoria: 1960-1983
- Authors
- Norma GrayNorma Gray
- Contributors
- Bill Allen (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00634
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450483502621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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