COLLEGIAL MODEL

FEATURES

Definition

Collegial models assume that

organizations determine policy and
make decisions through a process of
discussion leading to consensus.

Strongly normative in orientation

Appropriate for organization as

schools and colleges

Assume set of values

Size of making decision (In

groups)

Decisions are reached by consensus

rather than division or conflict

Definition of the concepts of

collegial.

Is a work environment where

responsibility and authority is shared
equally by colleagues.
The power is shared between all
members of the organization.

Collegiality definition

cooperative interaction among

colleagues.

Do you think it is easier for a primary school to adopt this

kind of decision making process than it is for a secondary
school?

Primary school.

Primary school is easier because in a

primary school the faculty is usually less
than a secondary school. And as a
primary school teacher teachers meet
regularly as they share planning and
preparation time.

Contrived collegiality

It is a step by step process where there

is a fixed time and place.
Administrated by regulations as in
everything goes to the boss.
It is designed to have predictable
outcomes.

Restricted collegiality

Where the leader shares power with a

limited number of senior colleagues to a
'pure' collegiality where all members
have an equal voice in determining
policy.