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UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT: THE CENTRALITY OF LEARNING FOR EFFECTIVE PRINCIPAL SUPERVISORS
- Date Issued:
- 2024
- Abstract/Description:
- The role of principal supervisors has changed significantly, moving away from a focus on compliance and towards a greater emphasis on nurturing principals' instructional leadership skills. As a result of this evolution, there is now an increased presence of supervisors in schools, but there are no clear guidelines for their activities. This study aims to fill this gap by developing a theory that explains how principal supervisors can effectively support principals in their roles. The insights gained from this study will have significant implications for the future training and professional development of principal supervisors, which aims to improve the effectiveness of principal leadership and, in turn, enhance student outcomes. The study seeks to answer the key research question: "How do principal supervisors and their principals perceive how principal supervisors provide effective support?" Using a qualitative approach and grounded theory design, the study collected data through 15 semi-structured interviews involving three principal supervisors and 12 principals who had worked together for at least three years. The resulting grounded theory outlines a comprehensive framework that explains how principal supervisors can offer impactful support to principals.
Title: | UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT: THE CENTRALITY OF LEARNING FOR EFFECTIVE PRINCIPAL SUPERVISORS. |
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Name(s): |
Green, Vivian Morris, author Reyes-Guerra, Daniel , Thesis advisor Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology College of Education |
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Type of Resource: | text | |
Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
Date Created: | 2024 | |
Date Issued: | 2024 | |
Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, Fla. | |
Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
Extent: | 163 p. | |
Language(s): | English | |
Abstract/Description: | The role of principal supervisors has changed significantly, moving away from a focus on compliance and towards a greater emphasis on nurturing principals' instructional leadership skills. As a result of this evolution, there is now an increased presence of supervisors in schools, but there are no clear guidelines for their activities. This study aims to fill this gap by developing a theory that explains how principal supervisors can effectively support principals in their roles. The insights gained from this study will have significant implications for the future training and professional development of principal supervisors, which aims to improve the effectiveness of principal leadership and, in turn, enhance student outcomes. The study seeks to answer the key research question: "How do principal supervisors and their principals perceive how principal supervisors provide effective support?" Using a qualitative approach and grounded theory design, the study collected data through 15 semi-structured interviews involving three principal supervisors and 12 principals who had worked together for at least three years. The resulting grounded theory outlines a comprehensive framework that explains how principal supervisors can offer impactful support to principals. | |
Identifier: | FA00014482 (IID) | |
Degree granted: | Dissertation (PhD)--Florida Atlantic University, 2024. | |
Collection: | FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection | |
Note(s): | Includes bibliography. | |
Subject(s): |
School principals Educational leadership Educational administration School management and organization |
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Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014482 | |
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Host Institution: | FAU |