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Shatzer, Ryan H.; Caldarella, Paul; Hallam, Pamela R.; Brown, Bruce L. – Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 2014
The purpose of this study was to compare transformational and instructional leadership theories, examine the unique impact that school leaders have on student achievement, and determine which specific leadership practices are associated with increased student achievement. The sample for this study consisted of 590 teachers in 37 elementary schools…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Instructional Leadership, Transformational Leadership
Walker, Victoria LaShawn – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Relevant literature indicates that teachers who are not committed to their organization do not perform, do not provide a quality education for their students, and do not remain members of the organization; thus, making staffing, retaining, and maintaining highly qualified teachers problematic for rural schools. Limited research has been conducted…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, High Schools, Secondary School Teachers, Correlation
Hardman, Brenda Kay – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Teachers' perceptions of their school leaders influence student achievement in their schools. The extent of this influence is examined in this study. This quantitative study examined teachers' perceptions of the leadership style of their principals as transformational, transactional or passive-avoidant in improving and non-improving schools in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Leadership Styles, Leadership, Stimulation