Download or read book Teacher Perceptions of the Role of the Principal in Influencing the Quality of Teacher Work Life written by John N. Benedetti and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Examining Teachers Perceptions of Teacher and Principal Leadership as They Relate to School Improvement in a Suburban High School written by Timothy E. Wright and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between teacher and principal leadership and its affect upon school improvement, Specifically, this study explores teachers' perceptions of teacher and principal leadership and how these perceptions impact one school's effort for school improvement. Finally, the study addresses what aspiring principals need to know about teacher perceptions of teacher leadership and the ways that teachers perceive that a principal supports and fosters teacher leadership. Using a phenomenographic approach, 13 teachers and one administrator were interviewed at a high school in a large mid-western city. In addition, field observations and document analyses were conducted. Data were analyzed using constant comparative method through which several themes were developed and later integrated into a conceptual framework. Findings indicated that teacher leadership affects school improvement and that principal leadership helps to influence, support, and sustain both teacher leadership and school improvement. By developing a sense of responsibility beyond the classroom, being role models for students and teachers, acting as professional resources for colleagues, building relationships and making connections with students, teacher leaders affect school improvement. One role of the principal is to influence, support, and sustain teacher leadership so that teacher leadership will sustain school improvement over a long period of time. Through supporting and communicating with teachers as well as building a sense of openness and trust, the principal empowers and encourages teachers to continue to improve the educational opportunities for themselves and their students. This study concludes that the role of the principal is critical in influencing, supporting and sustaining both teacher leadership and school improvement. The significant role of school improvement in education in the last five years cannot be achieved through a single person or position of authority. Principals need the essential skills to create, support, and maintain-the leadership capacity of their teachers.

Download or read book Teacher Perceptions of the Changing Role of the Secondary Middle School Principal written by Dawn E. Coffin and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: The focus of this study was to examine perceptions of middle school teachers regarding the changing role of the secondary middle school principal and compare teachers' results with assistant principals' and principals' perceptions of their role, thus adding the voice of teachers, regarding the secondary principal's role, to existing literature. Data was collected electronically using the survey method in one urban Florida school district. Qualitative and quantitative data were captured using the Principal's Role Questionnaire (PRQ) (Goodwin, 2002). Thirty-six principal role descriptor statements on the PRQ survey requested a level of agreement from research participants regarding changes, current and future roles of the secondary principal. Four open ended comment requests allowed participants to comment on the principal's role in those areas. Role descriptor statements were categorized into four areas: strategic leadership, instructional leadership, organizational leadership and political and community leadership. Quantitative findings revealed that teacher perceptions regarding the secondary middle school principal's role were significantly significant for only 14 of the 36 role descriptors when compared to principals' scores. Teachers' mean score ratings were lower than principals' for all 36 PRQ items, however their scores were considered in agreement, as no score was lower than 2.52. Lower score ratings for all 36 PRQ items suggested somewhat of a disconnection between principals and teachers as to the principal's role. Qualitative findings from teachers varied from an understanding of the principal's role to suggestions for the principal. Further research is needed to determine secondary principal role expectations that are important and desired by secondary teachers.

Download or read book Evaluating the Role of Principals in Teacher Teams written by Craig Michael Outhouse and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principal leadership is one of the most heavily researched topics in the field of education and is a key to increasing school effectiveness and stimulating school change. One of the most important principal roles that have emerged in the literature is the facilitation of a collaborative culture. Teacher collaboration has been linked to a variety of positive outcomes such as improved instruction and student learning. Research indicates that collaboration is most effective when it is part of a district's professional development. Using a theory-driven approach, the present study evaluated a four-year collaboration initiative aimed to increase student learning in one Connecticut school district. More specifically, the study investigated whether principals' actions in support of teacher teams and the quality of teacher collaboration changed over time. Of particular interest was an examination of how principals influenced a collaborative shift in school culture and what specific strategies had the most impact on the quality of collaboration in teacher teams. Data were collected from a sample of 400 teachers, beginning in 2008 and ending in 2011, although sample sizes varied across time according to response rate. Items from the Teacher Collaboration Survey were used to measure teachers' perceptions of principals' actions in support of teacher teams and the quality of teacher collaboration. Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) was utilized to measure change across time, accounting for repeated measures. No statistically significant changes were found for either principals' actions in support of teacher times or the quality of teacher collaboration. However, statistically significant correlations were found between these two variables in each of the four years, indicating a moderate to strong relationship. In addition, qualitative responses on the survey were used to investigate the high leverage behaviors that principals employed to create a cultural shift in this district and provided insight into the types of change that occurred during this initiative. Finally, implications and limitations of the present study were discussed, and future research in this area was suggested.

Download or read book Teacher Perceptions of Principal Role Behavior and School Effectiveness written by Barry Charles Taff and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Principal s Role in Retaining Teachers written by Dale N. Carlson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Teacher Perceptions of Building Principal Impact on High Collective Efficacy written by Matthew Joseph Cieslowski and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This mixed methods study investigated teacher perceptions of the role of the high school building principal in schools with relatively high levels of collective efficacy. The study consisted of two phases. The first phase involved an analysis of the Collective Efficacy Scale that was administered to teachers in eight high schools. Three high schools with relatively high levels of collective efficacy, as determined by the data gathered in the first phase of research, were selected as research sites for the second phase of the study. These three schools served communities and students with a range of socioeconomic indicators while maintaining relatively high levels of collective efficacy. This second phase of research was a qualitative analysis of information gathered from semi-structured interviews with teachers who were identified by staff nominations as key informants. Teachers at all schools described school culture and trust as key components leading to relatively high levels of collective efficacy in their schools. Teachers provided evidence that the building principal played a role in creating and sustaining school culture and trust. These schools had cultures that valued the emotional and academic relationships between teachers and students as the centerpiece of student success. Teacher's believed that in general the entire teaching staff regularly went "above and beyond" to meet student needs. The principal was described as a protector and active member of the school culture. The principal was seen as protecting the culture from perceived negative outside forces as well as perceived internal threats. The described relationship between the principal and the teachers mirrored the relationship that teachers had with their students. The principal was described as understanding of the pressures of teaching, emotionally connected with the teachers, and wise enough to provide autonomy to teachers who supported the building culture through their efforts.

Download or read book Teacher and Principal Perceptions of The Role of Principals in Motivating Classroom Teachers written by Sharon D. Crabtree and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Teacher and Principal Perceptions of Factors Influencing Teachers Decisions to Participate in Professional Development written by Janet S. Penner and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Teachers Perceptions of the Principal s Role in Establishing a Positive Environment written by Robert J. Carpenter and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative study investigated teachers' perceptions regarding the principal's role in establishing a positive environment, enhancing the instructional process, and empowering teachers to become leaders. Participants from one public high school in southeastern Pennsylvania completed the researcher-developed online survey and participated in face-to-face interviews. Results of this study indicated that participants noted the importance of the principal in establishing a culture that fostered student achievement. Results of this study also pointed to the overall school environment as a critical component in establishing a culture for student success and teacher leadership capacity. Participants in this study often referenced the important part the principal plays in establishing the framework for teacher professional growth and teacher collaboration. These findings may provide direction for high school principals and future principals in understanding the impact principals do have in creating a positive school environment.

Download or read book Relationship Between Teacher Perceptions of Principal Leader Behavior and Teacher Attitudes Toward Evaluation in Kentucky Public Schools written by Sarah Monita Hooks Laws and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Factors Related to Teacher Perceptions of the Elementary Principal s Role in the School based Management Process written by Barry N. Martin and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Relationship Between Teacher Perceptions of Principal Servant Leadership Behavior and Teacher Job Satisfaction in South Dakota written by Paul E. Von Fischer and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book TEACHER PERCEPTIONS OF THE PRINCIPAL S LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR AS RELATED TO SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS written by BEVERLEY BERNICE GELTNER and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, teachers experienced their principal as a positive and significant force for instructional innovation within the school.

Download or read book Elementary School Teacher and Principal Perceptions of the Principal s Leadership Role in Professional Learning Communities written by Patricia L. Hillery and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Comparison of Principal and Teacher Perceptions of Principal Leadership Skills written by Alan Mark Carlton and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Relationship Between Principal and Teacher Perceptions of Principal Leadership Style and Student Achievement written by James William Hardie and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: