Chapter 1 Introduction1.1 Introduction1.2 Research questions1.3 Key terms1.4 The significance of this study1.5 The study's theoretical innovativeness1.6 Research design1.7 Thesis statement1.8 Structure for the exploration of this argument Chapter 2 Leadership for reforms to Senior Learning through VETiS: The intellectual context for this study2.1 Introduction2.2 Leadership and Senior Learning2.3 Policies for reforming of education and training in senior secondary schools2.4 Barriers and challenges for reform'leaders2.5 Leaders' reform strategies2.6 Changes being made through leadership of reforms to Senior Learning2.7 Vindication of leaders' success in VETiS2.8 Assessment of literature Chapter 3 Theorising leadership for educational reform3.1 Introduction3.2 Fullan's conceptualisation of leadership for reform3.3 Lear's conceptualisation of leadership for radical change3.4 Conceptualising leadership in terms of radical hope3.5 Courage3.6 Track reality3.7 Vindication3.8 Conclusion Chapter 4 Educational research methodology and methods4.1 Introduction4.2 What now counts as research?4.3 Two philosophies of research4.4 Research plan4.5 Principles of data collection and analysis4.6 Methods and procedures for data collection4.7 Procedures for data analysis and interpretation4.8 Research ethics4.9 Conclusion Chapter 5 Leadership in the context of national VETiS reform policies and programs5.1 Introduction5.2 Leadership in the Queensland context5.3 A National Overview of Vocational Education and Training in Schools5.4 Government initiatives5.5 Nation-wide advisory service5.6 Ways for student to connect with industry5.7 Queensland's policies for reforming Senior Learning through VETiS5.8 Problems arising from VETiS for educational leadership5.9 Discussion5.10 Conclusion Chapter 6 Courage for making reforms6.1 Introduction6.2 Leadership and barriers to VETiS reforms6.3 Leaders acting strategically6.4 Discussion6.5 Conclusion Chapter 7 Leadership and the tracking of VETiS reforms7.1 Introduction7.2 Worries and anxieties of VETiS leaders7.3 Leading in a context of an uncertain future7.4 Continuous efforts made by VETiS leaders7.5 Discussion7.6 Conclusion Chapter 8 Vindication of reform leadership8.1 Introduction8.2 The leadership of VETiS reforms and students' outcomes8.3 Successful programs and the leadership of VETiS reforms8.4 Benefits for school communities from VETiS leaders8.5 Discussion8.6 Conclusion Chapter 9 Li Ti leadership as a key characteristic of Queensland's VETiS reforms9.1 Introduction9.2 Challenging Fullan's tri-level leadership9.3 Challenging Lear's notion of leadership9.4 Complexity of leadership of Senior Learning reforms in Queensland9.5 Theorising Queensland's VETiS leadership9.6 Conclusion Chapter 10 From multi-level, heroic leadership to Li Ti leadership10.1 Introduction10.2 Summary10.3 Findings10.4 Delimitations and limitations of the study10.5 Implication for practice10.6 Recommendations for further research AppendicesAppendix 1 Interview ScheduleAppendix 2 Main destinations of Year 12 completers, Queensland 2006--2010Appendix 3 Number of students in VET training in Queensland, 2005--09Appendix 4 Queensland student number and VET training 2005--2009Appendix 5 Students by major courses and qualifications AQF qualifications 2005--2009 References INDEX