Dr. Paul Newton

Professor

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Biography

Paul Newton is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Saskatchewan. His teaching and research focus on school improvement, principalship, leadership, and staff development. Prior to joining the University of Saskatchewan, he served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Alberta. His career also encompasses roles as principal of the North East School Division and as an instrumental music teacher with the Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Dr. Newton's research interests extend to administrative practices, educational improvement, and teacher leadership. He has presented at numerous international conferences and engages in professional development work for policymakers and school administrators worldwide. His recent projects include studies on instructional leadership, school autonomy, and decision-making for school improvement, collaborating with international colleagues from places such as Finland, the UK, Singapore, and Australia. In addition, Dr. Newton serves as an editor for the Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, contributing significantly to discussions in educational leadership and administration.

Research Interests

Courses

EADM 303 - Schools Society: Structure, Systems Stakeholders EADM 411 - Schools Zombie Apocalypse EADM 423 – Leading Organizations: Introduction Leadership Theory Practice EADM 816 – Instructional Leadership Enhancement Teaching EADM 821 – Organizational Behaviour Education EADM 881 – Organizational Paradigms Analysis EADM 892 - International Perspectives Principalship/Headship

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.