School administrator selection and placement: a case study on dispositions that support the identification of successful school leaders
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Shirley D. Morrison (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Carl Lashley
Abstract: A significant amount of research has been conducted on the impact
school leaders make on the quality of schools. Prior to the twentieth century, the
role of the school principal was generated by public expectations. The school
principal functioned as a lead teacher and manager. The role of the principal has
changed to address the challenges in our present society. There is ongoing
concern regarding how school systems select and place successful
administrators in school communities. This problem is closely identified with the
impact school leaders make upon student achievement, accountability and a
culture for learning. In addition, school leaders assume huge responsibilities for
the overall culture of the school community.
This research study identified and examined the dispositions and
characteristics of successful principals in twenty-first century schools. A strong
focus was placed on interviewing and selecting leaders. The research questions
for this study were: (a) What dispositions support the identification of successful
principals in the twenty-first century schools? and (b) How can a district
principal selection and placement process tools ensure a good fit between the
principal and the school community?
The methodology of this study was a case study design. Data were
collected through interviews, observations, review of personnel files, and school
data. Six principals and three community representatives from each school
participated in the study. The principals were chosen from the elementary,
middle, and high school levels.
The findings in this study showed that successful administrators
possessed the following qualities:
* People Skills and Vision
* Understanding and use of data
* Strong Organization Skills
* Understanding of the importance of community involvement
* Flexibility
* Empathy
School administrator selection and placement: a case study on dispositions that support the identification of successful school leaders
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Dissertation
- Language: English
- Date: 2009
- Keywords
- 21st Century, People Skills and Vision, Placement, Principal, Selection, Successful dispositions
- Subjects
- School principals $x Selection and appointment.
- School principals $x Attitudes.
- Educational leadership $x Case studies.