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Effects of Chronological Age, Focal Position, Quality of Information and Quantity of Information on Screening Decisions for Teacher Candidates.
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Young, I. Phillip; McMurry, Bruce R. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1986
Several studies have suggested that screening decisions made by principals are biased by the age of teacher candidates. This study analyzed the effects of age, position desired, quality of information, and quantity of information about the candidate on screening decisions. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Analysis of Variance, Decision Making, Principals
Examining Teacher-Principal Empowerment: An Analysis of Power.
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Keedy, John L.; Finch, Aubrey M. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1994
Examines the process through which a high school principal learned to share power. The principal and teachers grappled with issues of shared governance, choice, and responsibility. Teacher and principal interviews indicated teacher empowerment and collegiality occurred as the principal enforced his vision of instructional improvement through…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Responsibility, Collegiality, Participative Decision Making
The Effect of Personal and Social Determinants on Teacher Union Representatives' Stated Willingness to Initiate Site-Based Decision Making.
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Wishnick, Yale S.; Wishnick, T. Kathleen – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1991
The theory of reasoned action identified personal and social variables explaining the behavioral intentions of 51 teacher union leaders initiating site-based decision-making programs with their principals. Findings indicate they considered behavioral consequences of power and morale and opinions of other teachers and parent site council members…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Characteristics, Principals
Age Discrimination: Impact of Chronological Age and Perceived Position Demands on Teacher Screening Decisions.
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Young, I. Phillip; And Others – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1997
Two studies explored employment age discrimination for public school teachers. Principals nationwide evaluated hypothetical teacher candidates with different ages and focal positions. Screening decisions had a disproportional impact for older individuals seeking positions with perceived higher physical activity levels. Age discrimination did not…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Age Differences, Age Discrimination, Decision Making