| 英文摘要 |
A sound principal training system can cultivate principals who possess sufficient professionalism, effectively address current challenges and crises in school management, enhance school performance, and ultimately benefit students' learning. The work of a principal is not only a professional endeavor in school management but also carries the responsibility of enhancing teachers' professional development within the school. Since most principal candidates in Taiwan are selected from the teachers, principal training can be regarded as an extension of teacher professional development. Therefore, it is advisable to establish a systematic pathway with development indicators tailored to various stages. The purpose of this article aims to discuss how to improve the training system for primary and secondary school principals in Taiwan by referencing the principal training reforms proposed in Japan's ''Reiwa-era Japanese-style Education'' reform initiative in 2021. The discussion begins by examining the role and positioning of principal training reforms as outlined in the initiative, followed by an analysis of the current development of Japan's principal training ''guidelines'' and ''indicators.'' It further explores the division of responsibilities between Japan's central and local governments in principal training. Finally, the Japanese approach is compared to the current situation Taiwan, addressing three key issues: the positioning of principal training within the teacher training system, the role of principal professional standards or competencies, and the value of induction training for novice principals. Drawing on the challenges Japan encountered in constructing a principal training system, this article explores how to establish a systematic principal training framework in Taiwan. |