Download or read book Elementary School Principals Perceptions on the Impact of Systems that Incorporate Student Voice in the Decision making School Governance Structure written by Robin Davson and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative phenomenological study explored elementary school principals in the northeastern United States perceptions of the influence of systems, structures and practices that incorporate student voice in the decision-making school governance structure, emphasizing Black and Latino students. Additionally, the study focused on understanding how incorporating student's voice contributes to increased student academic performance while contemporaneously promoting student leadership, agency, and activism. To investigate elementary school principals' perceptions of the influence of student voice within their school communities, twelve principals with at least one year of experience as a school leader were interviewed. The information gathered from the interviews examined how elementary school principals prioritize student voice. This study's collected and analyzed data may be used to support elementary school principals on ways to incorporate systems, structures, and practice within school communities that promote student voice. The results of this study highlight the significance of including student voice in elementary school, as early as pre- kindergarten. The key findings from this study revealed that districts and school mission, vision and initiatives emphasized the importance of student voice; however, there were no formal policies to guarantee its existence. Additionally, when principals developed school wide structures such as student councils that promote student voice, those structures contributed to actualizing student voice across classrooms. The study also highlights that student voice emerged as early as pre- kindergarten, materializing in different forms and student voice impact overall academic achievement. Further, principals detailed that student voice builds student engagement, school community and permeates an overall positive school culture and climate that prepares students to be global citizens. The principals in this study emphasized that Black and Latino student representation in all student voice activities was imperative. Activities such as student council and student discourse within classrooms were identified as initiatives where Black and Latino students were represented and their voices were heard. Finally, this study provided recommendations aligned to policies, programs, practices, and future studies.
Download or read book The Systems Thinker written by Vincent K. Resto and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The success of school communities and their stakeholders is determined by the leadership at the helm of the organization, as the arc of decision-making lies within their hands. Therefore, an analysis of principals' decision-making processes and their potential impact is of great significance. In the realm of decision-making, "systems thinking (ST) is an approach advocating thinking about any given issue as a whole, emphasizing the interrelationships between its components rather than the components themselves" (Shaked & Schechter, 2013, p. 2). In view of this approach, a study into the application and use of systems thinking may provide leaders with compelling insight into the decision-making processes of principals. As such, the purpose of this phenomenological, qualitative study was to explore the extent to which principals of elementary and middle schools within New York State used systems-level thinking in their decision-making processes relative to internal and external factors influencing a school's organization and its potent organization and its potential effect on culture and student performance. Further, the researcher engaged the participants in semi-structured interviews to distinguish the actions of systems thinkers by analyzing the narrative accounts of principals' experiences relative to their decisionmaking processes. The researcher discovered seven findings demonstrative of principals' use of systems thinking within the decision-making process: (a) collaborating with stakeholders, (b) collecting various sources of data, (c) considering an array of variables and examining the interconnectivity of the parts within their educational organization, (d) envisioning plans to design opportunities to engage stakeholders, (e) considering the internal and external elements that impact a school organization, (f) conceptualizing the interrelatedness of the parts within and beyond the structure of a school organization, and (g) considering the internal and external elements that impact a school organization. Conclusions were derived from the seven findings ascertained in the data analysis process. The researcher concluded collaboration to garner multiple perspectives of stakeholders was at the forefront of the decision-making process of principals. Additionally, principals collect data sources across varied points of a continuum, specifically, prior to enacting a decision, throughout the decision-making process, and as a means of reflecting upon past decisions. Further, characteristic of many leaders in the role of principal, is the act of considering a multitude of variables centered upon the impact on scholars to inform the decision-making process. Moreover, inherent within the decision-making process of many principals is the examination of the interconnectivity of the parts within school communities as a means of discovering the potential impacts of decisions. The researcher also concluded, to develop a comprehensive understanding of school communities, leaders consider the internal and external elements that impact their organizations to enact strategic decisions. Additionally, a central aspect of the decision-making process of principals is envisioning: the development of a vision or future image of their school community as it establishes a framework from which to design school-wide goals and potential plans of action. Finally, to strategically engage in the decisionmaking process, principals conceptualize the interrelatedness within and beyond the structures of their school organizations to gain an understanding of a myriad of impacts derived from the multitude of causes and effects attributed to enacted decisions. Systems thinking may provide the conceptual framework necessary to enact strategic decisions to ensure the continuous improvement of schools (Shaked & Schechter, 2013). As leaders are able to consider the parts in the context of the whole, a deep analysis of feedback loops may be conducted in an effort to understand the impact of decisions across the layers of school organizations (Shaked and Schechter, 2018). This process may be instrumental as it may enable leaders to view the full scope and potential trajectory of past, current and future decisions as a means to make continual modifications as the impact of decisions unfold.
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Grounded Theory in Shared Governance Pathways to Positive School Culture written by Edwin Jasojaso and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2024-07-08 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2024 in the subject Guidebooks - School, Education, Pedagogy, , language: English, abstract: Shared governance in educational institutions plays a pivotal role in shaping school culture and fostering inclusive environments. In the Philippines, legislative actions such as Republic Act 9155 mandates the implementation of shared governance in education, aiming to enhance collaboration and inclusivity. However, challenges persist in translating legal provisions into practical implementation, highlighting the need for a deeper exploration of shared governance dynamics. This study examines shared governance from the perspectives of educational leaders, drawing on global frameworks and local initiatives. Through a comprehensive analysis of findings, it is evident that shared governance enhances a positive school culture by promoting collaboration, transparency, and empowerment among stakeholders. Effective shared decision-making processes empower educators, improve outcomes, and address challenges within educational settings. Recommendations include establishing inclusive governance structures, providing training on communication and conflict resolution, promoting transparency, and empowering student leaders. Future research should focus on evaluating interventions to enhance inclusive leadership and validating the proposed Theory of Shared Governance and Inclusive Leadership in Education across diverse contexts. By addressing these recommendations, educational institutions can create equitable, supportive, and inclusive learning environments conducive to student success and well-being.
Download or read book Principals Perceptions of Instructional Decision Making in the Elementary School written by Edgar Aaron Speer and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Global Perspective of Social Justice Leadership for School Principals written by Pamela S. Angelle and published by IAP. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within education there have been some notable attempts to frame social justice in ways that can help to explain and understand the practices of those working in schools, especially school leaders. The research contained in this book seeks to enhance our understanding of school leaders’ actions as they work to promote socially just practices and/or outcomes in a range of different national contexts. The unique nature of this research is that studies took place in numerous schools across the globe in a variety of contexts yet utilized the same research protocols. This has allowed the researchers to draw conclusions at an international level about social justice decision making, the supports and barriers brought on school leaders by national policy and mandates, and the essential nature of context in the work of social justice leadership. The audience will include scholars on a global scale, given that cases in the book include authors and principals from around the world. The book can also serve as a text for leadership preparation courses as well as courses in social justice, research design, and qualitative research methodologies. Courses in human relations and communication can use the content as examples of the negotiations and challenges of teamwork in international settings. A primary audience for the book is system/school level leaders in contexts and communities throughout the world for understanding comparative leadership and social justice decision making. Current principals will find the cases useful as reflexive tools for their own work. Educational leaders, educational reformers, and policy makers will benefit from this book as they seek to understand the impact of their work and its influence on promoting equity in schools across the globe.
Download or read book Principals Perceptions of the Impact of Site based Shared Decision making on School Improvement written by Susan Fiander Kulp and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Perceptions of Elementary School Principals and Superintendents Regarding the Relationship Between Decision Making Responsibility and School Climate written by Betty Jo Yee and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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