Professor, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan

Keith Walker

Keith Walker does not limit his view of education through the Kindergarten to Grade 12 lens. His wide-angle focus is on lifelong and life-wide education, which includes other kinds of learning such as adult literacy, higher education and leadership development. Keith's academic expertise is in educational administration and applied ethics, which match seamlessly with his public policy research interests.  His present projects range from an examination of trust - why it is important, how it can be sustained - to a co-authored legal-ethical article on the best interests of children. Keith strives to live what he calls an "integrated" life: work and personal time run along together, hand in hand.

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Email: keith.walker@usask.ca
Phone: (306) 966-8465
Website: http://www.usask.ca/education/people/walkerk.htm
Designations
  • BPE, University of Alberta, 1975 (Physical Education degree with major in sport and personnel administration)
  • BEd, University of Saskatchewan 1978 (General with Professional A Teaching Certification K-12)
  • MEd, University of Saskatchewan, 1988, Educational Administration
  • PhD, University of Saskatchewan, 1992, Educational Administration
  • Diploma in Christian Studies, 2004, Regent College, British Columbia

Areas of Interest
  • Leadership philosophy and leader development
  • Professional and applied ethics
  • Governance
  • Policy making and decision making
  • Organizational theory and organizational development
  • Trust and moral agency
  • Public sector administration
  • Spiritual dimension of leadership
  • Capacity building in the new economy
  • Research methodologies
Recent Grants/Awards

Recent Research Funding

  • 2009 SSHRC for Adaptive Mentorship - $100,000.00 - Knowledge Mobilization Grant with Professor Edwin Ralph
Select Publications

Books

  • Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (Eds.)(full manuscript under review). The Practicum in Professional Education: Canadian Perspectives.
  • Walker, K., Chomos, J., & Burgess, D. (2008). A Guide to Saskatchewan School Law. Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit: Saskatoon: ISBN: xxxx
  • Donlevy, J., Chomos, J., & Walker, K. (2008). A Guide to Alberta School Law. Turning Point Global: Calgary: ISBN: 978-0-7795009-4-9.
  • Veeman, N., Ward, A., & Walker, K. (2006). Valuing literacy: Rhetoric or Reality? Calgary: Temeron Books Inc. ISBN 1-55059-324-2
  • Walker, K. (2006). Fostering hope: A Leader's First and Last Task. Monograph 37: ACEL Monograph Series (Edited by D. Gurr). Wimmalee, NSW: Australian Council for Educational Leaders Inc., ISSN 0 813 5335
  • Sanga, K., & Walker, K. (2005). Apem moa Solomon Islands leadership. Wellington: He Parekereke, Institute for Research and Development in Maori and Pacific Education, University of Victoria.

Chapters

  • Walker, K. (submitted for publication). The Development of Wisdom Across the Professions. In Ralph, Walker & Wimmer (Eds.) The Practicum in Professional Education: Canadian Perspectives.
  • Walker, K. (2007). The Ebb, Flow and Ecology of Teams. D. McIntire (Ed.). Teamwork: Making the Dream Work. Indianapolis, Indiana: Precedent Press. pp. 45-70.
  • Walker, K., & Sackney, L. (2007). Anti-egoistic school leadership: Ecologically-based value perspectives for the 21st century. In D.N. Aspin & J.D. Chapman (Eds.) Values Education and Lifelong Learning (pp. 255-278). New York: Springer Press.
  • Walker, K. (2006). Standing upright in the wind: Servant leaders choices. In G.P. Barnes (Ed.). Servant First: Readings and Reflections on the Practice of Servant Leadership (pp. 61-71). Indianapolis, Indiana: Precedent Press.

Refereed Articles

  • Bosetti, L., & Walker, L. (in press).  Perspectives of UK Vice-Chancellors on leading universities in a knowledge-based economy. Higher Education Quarterly.
  • Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2009a). Deficiencies in the practicum phase of field-based education: Students' views. Northwest Passage: Journal of Educational Practices, 7(1), 74-86. Available from:http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/edu/NWPassage/spring2009.html
  • Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2009b). Practicum-education experiences:Post-interns' views. International Journal of Engineering education, 25(1), 122-130. Available from: http://www.ijee.dit.ie/contents/c250109.html
  • Anderson, K., Walker, K., Ralph, E., & Anderson, J. (2009). Pre-service teachers' perceptions of success in relation to self-efficacy. Alberta Journal of Educational Research.[24 pp]
  • Walker, K., & Donlevy, K. (2009). The Four Ethical Commitments in Educational Administration. Journal of Educational Thought.[28 pp]
  • Noonan, B., Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2008, November).  Trust in the contemporary principalship.  Canadian Journal of Educatonal Administration and Policy. 85.  Available from: http://umanitoba.ca/publications/cjeap/articles/noonan_et_al.html
  • Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2008a). Clinical and practicum education in the professions: The student voice. In A. Wright, S. Murray, & M. Wilson (Eds.), Collection of Essays on Learning and Teaching, Vol. 1 (CELT, pp. 55-60). Hamilton, ON: Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
  • Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2008b). The pre-service practicum: Perspectives of students from three disciplines. Higher Education Perspectives, 4(1) [21 pp.]. Available from Higher Education Perspectives Web site, http://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/hep
  • Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2007a). The practicum in professional education: Pre-service students' experiences. Transformative Dialogues, 1 (2), [17 pp.] Available from www.kwantlen.ca/academicgrowth/TD/
  • Sackney,L., & Walker, K. (2007). Sustainable innovation in exemplary schools. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 1, 1-10.
  • Walker, K. (2007). Mannequin experiences: Servanthood or servitude? Leadership in Focus. 6, (Winter), 26-28.
  • Ralph, E. Walker,K., & Wimmer, R. (in press). Positive and negative aspects of the practicum: Post-interns' views. Journal of Cooperative Education and Internships.
  • Ralph,E., Walker,K., & Wimmer, R. (in press). The clinical/practicum experience in professional preparation: Preliminary findings. McGill Journal of Education.
  • Walker, K. (2006). Fostering hope: The first and last task of a leader. Journal of Educational Administration 44 (6), 540-569.
  • Sackney, L., & Walker, K. (2006). Canadian perspectives on beginning principals: Their role in building capacity for learning communities. Journal of Educational Administration 44(4), 341-358.
  • Walker, K., & Donlevy, K. (2006). Beyond relativism to ethical decision making. Journal of School Leadership 16(3), 216-239.
  • Walker, K., & Carr-Stewart, S. (2006). Beginning principals: Experiences and images of success. International Studies in Educational Administration 34(3),
  • Sackney, L., Walker, K., & Mitchell, C. (2006). Schools that work. School Matters.

Non-Refereed Articles/Technical Reports

  • K. Walker (2009). Board/CEO Assessment of SunWest School Division. Saskatoon; Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (53pp)
  • K. Walker (2009). Board/CEO Assessment of South East Cornerstone School Division. Saskatoon; Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (58pp)
  • K. Walker (2008). Examination of School Board Governance in Saskatchewan: Commissioned Report for Saskatchewan School Boards Association. Saskatoon: Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (105 pp).
  • K. Walker (February 2008). Report to Cornerstone School Division on Status of School with Recommendations for Further Intervention. Saskatoon: Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (6 pp).
  • K. Walker (2007). A Study of the Overall and Aggregate Effectiveness of Good Spirit School Division Schools, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September , 45pp.
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Calder School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 37pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Canora Composite School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 46pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Canora Junior Elementary School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 59pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Churchbridge Public School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 56pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Columbia School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 55pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Davison School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 63pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Dr. Brass School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 74pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Esterhazy Central School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 56pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Fort Livingstone School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 70pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Grayson School , Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 70pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Hoffman School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September , 52pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Invermay School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 54pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Kamsack Composite School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 47pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Langenburg High School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 45pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of MC Knoll School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 56pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of MacDonald School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 46pp
  • K. Walker (2007). Melville Composite School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 64pp
  • K. Walker (2007). Miller Elementary School 5, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 5pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Norquay School , Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 56pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of P.J. Gillen School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 54.pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Preeceville School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 57pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Saltcoats School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 55pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Springside School 4, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 47pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Sturgis Composite School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 50 pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Sturgis Elementary School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 49pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Victoria School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 50pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Yorkdale Central School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 60pp
  • K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Yorkton Regional School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 60pp
  • K. Walker (October 2007). School Effectiveness Review Reports for 28 schools, together with overall school division report for Good Spirit School Division (average of 50 pp. each).
  • K. Walker (June 2007). L.E.A.D.S Short Course Module on Leadership. Module prepared for facilitators of L.E.A.D.S. Orientation to New Members (Pp. 54).
  • S. McRae, & K. Walker (2007). An evaluation of family to family ties: A review of family mentorship in action. Saskatoon: Community-University Institute for Social Research. (Pp. 77)
  • K. Walker (May 2007). Report to Horizon School Division on Status of X School with Recommendations for Further Intervention (Pp. 6)
  • K. Walker (2007). 2007 L.E.A.D.S. Leadership paper. Paper commissioned by the League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents. March. (Pp. 112)
  • K. Walker (2006). Human Resource Management and Culture Review Report with Recommendations and Presentation for Saskatoon Credit Union. October (pp. 43)
  • K. Walker (2006). External Review of Master of Arts in Leadership. Trinity Western University. (pp. 16)
Current Courses
  • PUBP 898 - Public Leadership
  • PUBP 808 - Executive Leadership, Ethics and Trust in Public Service
Current Research
  • Adaptive Mentorship
  • Trust Brokering in Public Sector
  • Board Governance
  • Leadership Development
  • Executive Leadership and Governance in Higher Education
  • Citizenship Education
  • Development of Wisdom in Public Professionals
  • Positive Organizational Development
  • Altruism in Leadership
  • Best Interests of Children
  • Non-Profit Leadership Ethics
Other Courses
  • EADM 834 - Case Studies in Leadership
  • EADM 835 - Policy Making in Education
  • EADM 884 - Critical Perspectives on Policy Making