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Mertz, Norma T. – Journal of School Leadership, 2006
The purpose of the study was to describe the organizational socialization of assistant principals and consider how that socialization prepares them for becoming principals. Using a case study research design and social systems theory as the theoretical framework, 8 assistant principals in 2 different high schools were interviewed (as were their…
Descriptors: Assistant Principals, Socialization, Principals, Case Studies

Davies, Scott – American Journal of Sociology, 1995
Asserts that the sociology of education is fraught with noncommunicating paradigms. Outlines this paradigm split from a critical theory perspective. Discusses the use of history to support education reform efforts. (CFR)
Descriptors: Critical Theory, Educational Anthropology, Educational Change, Educational History