Develops a conceptual framework for determining the appropriateness of various methodologies. Concludes that educators should stop switching from one to another and recognize that the best methodology is contingent upon the circumstances. (Falmer Press, Falmer House, Barcombe, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5DL, UK) (JOW)

The value systems of individuals play a large part in determining their educational decisions. The increasing effects of unilateral decision-making are discussed here together with the implications of extended participation in leadership roles. (Editor)

Observations and interviews were conducted of three 4-H clubs led by adults scoring high in autonomy on Deci's leadership orientation scale and two clubs led by those scoring high in control. Leadership style affected youth satisfaction and life skill development but not self-esteem. The best clubs were balanced between autonomy and control. (SK)

Reimagines educational leadership using Cornel West's notions of prophetic spirituality. Proposes three categories of leadership: principled, pragmatic, and purposive, all of which are grounded in components of West's prophetic spirituality. Argues that transformation of educational leadership necessitates searching for unique way to alter its…

Describes how three Wisconsin school superintendents used the process of situation appraisal and decision analysis to improve their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities and those of their leadership teams. Provides several examples. (PKP)

Explores shift in the concept of leadership by examining the values of the female ethos; how these values connect with the shift in the world view that is occurring in Western culture; and how the female ethos, as expressed in the new paradigm, will influence the practice of leadership. (NB)

Conducted 17-hour marathon group in residential treatment center for 12 incarcerated drug abusers. Used Hill Interaction Matrix to measure types of leader activity and types of member activity during portions of each hour of group activity. Found that, when group was most therapeutic, there was relationship between therapists' actions and…

Discusses three leadership styles: the glacial, or impersonal, leader; the driven, or power-obsessed, leader; and the human, or quiet, leader. Readers are advised to imitate successful leaders; discover and develop skills and techniques consistent with their values; merge these into a personal style through trial; discover and develop mental…

In seven-campus study, found significant gender differences in self-perceptions of leadership and achieving style among hall directors (n=74). Found only hall director relational achieving styles were related to resident assistants' work unit's assessment of their hall director's transformational leadership. (Author)

Individuals' emotional makeup and leadership style affect the success of their organizations. Artists are intuitive, open minded, and visionary; technocrats are uncompromising, analytical, and emotionally distant; and craftsmen are practical and demanding but can accept others' mistakes. (JOW)

Study of sense of community based on survey of parents, teachers, and administrators of nine middle schools implementing parent-involvement programs found that parents' sense of community was positively affected by certain aspects of the program, for example, regular communications about student progress, and by the principal's leadership style.…

This article seeks to shed light on the contexts and characteristics of principalship in developing countries, as well as to examine similarities and differences between principals in developed and developing countries. Twenty-seven papers constitute the data on which external influences on principalship, patterns of leadership styles and…

This paper briefly details the introduction of the concept of servant-leadership to Manitoba's educational community. The concept of servant-leadership is explained and the 10 characteristics related to this form of leadership are described. Each of the educational stakeholders is identified and the particular approach taken for the concept's…

Many rural communities are experiencing a diversity of issues, but what part does leadership play in these communities? This qualitative study describes the environment within two communities in the southeast focusing on community variables of psychological sense of community, community leadership, and social capital. Leaders were identified and a…

This dissertation presents a research study of the perceived level of parent involvement in primarily Hispanic secondary schools within Chicago Public Schools (CPS) with relationship to the type of leadership practices self-identified by that school's principal. Data was collected via a questionnaire which was administered to parents of secondary…