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Download full textBriscoe, Patricia; Wild, Paul – Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, 2020
In this case narrative, Peter, an experienced principal in a new school board and school, is struggling to keep up with the day-to-day challenges at his school and to achieve work--life balance. Challenges include: (a) small changes in the school can that demand some of his time; (b) daily unintended interruptions that are draining his time and…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Responsibility, Graduate Study, Administrator Education
Direct linkWylie, Cathy; Johnston, Cathie – New Zealand Council for Educational Research, 2021
Around 600 schools have used the free, research-based Teaching, School and Leadership Practices (TSP) survey since it was first offered in 2017. This brief report is based on interviews with 10 principals who've used TSP three years in a row. The report shows the principals find it informs their own development and appraisal, identifies priorities…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Surveys, Administrator Evaluation
National Association of Elementary School Principals, Alexandria, VA. – 1986
This report is designed for use by those specializing in the preparation of elementary and middle school principals and by those whose focus is on the inservice aspects of professional development. The paper identifies the proficiencies for K-8 principals and groups them into four major categories. The report elaborates on these categories,…
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Educational Administration
Coleman, M.; And Others – 1996
The mentoring of new principals by experienced principals is generally accepted as an important aspect of the transition to the position. Different countries may stress different aspects of mentoring and conduct training at different stages of the preparation process. In the United States and Singapore, mentoring occurs as part of the…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Daresh, John C.; Playko, Marsha A. – 1992
Findings of a study that examined the needs of beginning school principals are presented in this paper, with a focus on the differences in perceptions of aspiring and experienced principals. A questionnaire was mailed to 420 aspiring school principals in 5 universities in 3 states and to 100 practicing elementary, middle, and secondary principals…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Responsibility
Furtwengler, Willis J.; Hurst, David – 1992
Findings of a study that examined principals' leadership behaviors in implementing a systemic program for school reform and improvement are presented in this paper. The program, Reaching Success through Involvement (RSI), is an implementation strategy that involves comprehensive assessment and student leader participation. A survey was…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Educational Change
Parker, Paul; Parker, Patrick W. – 1983
In 1983, a study was conducted of the characteristics of the chief administrative officers of the 19 community colleges in Kansas. A survey instrument was sent to each current president, requesting information on personal characteristics, prior preparation and experiences, and administrative, professional, and community activities. Study findings,…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role
Adduci, Lynne L.; And Others – 1990
An analysis of the department chair role to determine the extent of role ambiguity and role strain inherent in the job is the purpose of this report. Methodology is based on structured interviews with 56 department chairs in 9 high schools in one district and content analysis of written job descriptions. The findings identify six factors of role…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Administrators, Department Heads
Gmelch, Walter H.; Miskin, Val D. – 1995
This book offers college department chairs guidelines for effectively fulfilling their roles as faculty developers, managers, leaders, and scholars. The results of several national surveys on chairs' duties and needs are summarized. Part 1 reviews the role of faculty developer. A practical set of procedures is given for recruiting faculty, bearing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administration, Administrator Responsibility, Budgeting
Ratliffe, Sharon A. – 1993
In September 1992, a mail survey was conducted of staff development coordinators (SDC's) at California community colleges. A total of 56 colleges returned usable surveys. Where appropriate, survey results were compared with findings from 1990 and 1991 surveys of SDC's. Results from the 1992 survey included the following: (1) between 1990 and 1992,…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection
Anthony, Pat; Ratliffe, Sharon A. – 1994
In August 1993, a survey was conducted of staff development coordinators (SDC's) at California community colleges to gather data on their positions and characteristics. An analysis was made of the usable surveys returned by 54 colleges and, where appropriate, results were compared with findings from 1990, 1991, and 1992 surveys of SDC's. Study…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Administrators
National Association of Elementary School Principals, Alexandria, VA. – 1991
Recognizing the principal's role as the single most important factor in determining school effectiveness in the crucial early years of children's education, this document discusses four prerequisites for success as a school leader and thoroughly outlines elements of proficiency in the principalship. Specific leadership capabilities and…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Responsibility
Lonsdale, Alan J.; Bardsley, W. Neil – 1982
The range of administrative tasks performed by 679 heads of academic departments in Australian colleges of advanced education was surveyed, along with the perceptions of the administrators of their professional development needs. In addition to information about the respondent's appointment and experience, a questionnaire addressed 83 tasks,…
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Responsibility
