The purpose of this exploratory study was to develop a measure of managerial caring. A review of the caring literature from nursing, education, and management formed the theoretical framework for the study. The Measure of Managerial Carator Behaviors (MMCB) survey instrument was developed from an initial conceptual framework based upon a review of…

This problem-based learning project focused on the need to enhance the capacity for leadership of building administrators in order to effectively evaluate teachers. Federal and state guidelines mandate highly qualified teachers in every classroom, and teacher evaluation is an important component to ensure qualified teachers are in the classroom.…

Suggests 10 ways that meaningful managerial behavior change can be brought about in dimensions such as leadership, initiative, planning and organization, judgment, independence, and delegation. (SH)

Discusses the conditions necessary for the development of an effective program of administrative staff development, and describes the critical features of such a program. (Author/SJL)

Provides an overview of purpose, procedures, and products for the manager of management training and development and for managers who wish to take responsibility for improving the cost-effectiveness of upgrading their own skills. Twelve references are listed. (Author/CHC)

Persistent problems in the formal preparation of educational administrators and the background of the 1983 American Association of School Administrators (AASA) guidelines are briefly discussed prior to the presentation of an overview of the guidelines themselves. As specific competencies and skills are presented, the rationale for each is set…

The growing interest of European institutions of higher education in the question of training and developing administrators is addressed. Topics include: the nature of the challenges; the progress and problems encountered to date; reflections of the possible scope of training; and practical directions for administrator development. (Author/JMD)

This paper presents a literature review and describes an inservice plan for aspiring and current elementary administrators in schools serving English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) communities. The literature review examines habits and guidelines for effective leaders to use in educational settings, discusses laws regarding bilingual/ESL education,…

This booklet is a compilation of management objectives for all units and professional staff members in the South Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Prepared by each professional employee in the department, the objectives seek to define priorities, to define key elements of each job, to establish limits on the employees total time and…

PRISM, the Pittsburgh Research-Based Instructional Supervisory Model, was initiated when the superintendent convened an Instructional Leadership Committee (ILC) to develop a plan for improving instruction and instructional leadership within the district. The Pittsburgh Public Schools' Learning Research Development Center then conducted a…

This study begins with a look at current systems and practices in educational administration in an effort to identify the influence of certain interpersonal relationships on educational planning. Different types of planning organizations are then surveyed to illustrate that methods in and approaches to administration and planning are numerous. A…

A Management Development and Training Program has been developed by the Higher Education Management Institute to improve the overall functioning of higher education organizations. The Institute believes management development and training can: add to individuals' knowledge and skills, increase awareness of management processes and systems;…

This document presents and discusses a self-assessment checklist that the General Accounting Office (GAO) developed to enable agency leaders to examine their human capital efforts through a process consisting of the following stages: analyze and plan; implement change; and evaluate and continuously improve. The preface defines the term "human…

A research project examined adequacy and appropriateness of traditional means of teacher preparation for health occupations programs and made recommendations for change. Its specific task was to survey (via questionnaires) all personnel involved in health occupations programs at the secondary, postsecondary, and adult levels in various educational…