Presents research-based guidelines for improving instruction. Areas treated include planning, teaching method and style, classroom management, student-teacher relationships, and conditions that inhibit good teaching. (MCG)

The study of 228 Maine principals measures actual and preferred roles of school principals during teacher-board contract negotiations, compares elementary and secondary data, and draws conclusions related to five role types (principals as administration representatives, as separate bargaining units, as part of teachers' organizations, as…

The performance of Nigerian primary school headmasters was evaluated in six critical areas of administration: instruction and curriculum development; staff personnel; pupil personnel; community/school leadership; organization and structure; and school finance. The results revealed that neither age, length of service, nor qualifications had…

Urges community college presidents to act as catalysts for institutional changes that reflect changes in the educational marketplace. Presents a checklist to help presidents assess their personal strengths, weaknesses, and skills. Suggests that presidents study the marketing process and serve as marketing leaders. Identifies presidential roles…

Clarifies the possible forms of leadership taken by the administrator of an academic department. Discusses such elements as authoritarian leadership, faculty consensus, power and responsibility, input factors, types of decision making, faculty recruiting, and authoritarian versus democratic approach. (CT)

Argues the need for leadership at the state level as a necessity in improving educational quality. (FL)

Suggests time-honored tactics for superintendents wishing to boost community support for schools, including (1) weekly school visits, (2) teacher-observation requirements for principals, (3) weekly board newsletters, (4) daily lunches with school children, (5) minimal yearly teaching requirements for all administrators, and (6) a well-developed…

This article proposes a new approach to improve management effectiveness of home economists employed in administrative roles across business, government, and educational settings. It discusses the concept of social style, its major behavioral dimensions, social style types, and strengths and weaknesses of each style. (CT)

Offers advice for community college academic deans on promoting quality in teaching and learning; e.g., offering honor programs for superior students, emphasizing the desire to teach in faculty selection, maintaining academic standards through thorough institutional reviews, honoring outstanding teachers, and planning ahead. (DMM)

Investigated current perceptions of New Jersey teachers (N=470) and science supervisors (N=29) on the role of the science supervisor in assisting the elementary self-contained classroom teacher. In addition to results, nine recommendations are listed to enhance the role of science supervision in science instruction. (JN)

Among suggestions for success in the changing post of the assistant principalship is to bring to the job a dedication to learning, a belief in the purpose of education, and a friendly disposition. Assistant principals can counter job stress through collegiality, self-fulfillment in their job, self-analysis, and self-assessment. (MJL)

Noting that listening skills can and must be learned by the successful principal, this article defines the skills and levels of productive listening, lists strategies frequently used that create barriers to effective listening, and outlines processes of active and directed listening. (MJL)

Reviews some of the major causes of burnout and presents some specific treatment suggestions that could assist authorities in working toward prevention of burnout in teachers. (FL)

Argues that the teacher selection process should begin at the college level with aptitude testing and personal interviews by a faculty committee. Calls upon administrators to borrow from the hiring practices of the business world in choosing teachers. (FL)

Calls for administrators to be compassionate in responding to letters from those seeking teaching jobs. Offers suggestions for those seeking teaching positions. (FL)