Unpacking the Role of the Portfolio in Preparing Future School Leaders to Take up School Leadership Positions in Mauritius

Abstract

This study aims to investigate how building a portfolio helps in preparing aspiring school leaders to take up leadership positions since there is now a call for more accountability on their side. Using a qualitative approach, data is gathered from five trainees who are following a course in educational leadership and management. Findings reveal that these aspiring school leaders have a positive view on how the portfolio has prepared them to take up school leadership positions in the future. Nevertheless, the author claims that the aspiring school leaders should be exposed to more tools, strategies and tasks as the challenges which exist at school are so daunting.