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Direct linkGunnulfsen, Ann Elisabeth, Ed.; Ärlestig, Helene, Ed.; Storgaard, Merete, Ed. – Educational Governance Research, 2023
This book discusses principals' prerequisites and work within the five Nordic countries and focuses on schools as formal institutions that carry out functions delegated to them by the social collective. It includes a discussion about what kind of state policy demonstrates autonomy in Nordic schools, as well as the ways in which school leaders as…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Leadership, Principals, State Policy
Mifsud, Denise – Improving Schools, 2015
This article, which is set within the Maltese education scenario of unfolding decentralization through the setting-up of multi-site school collaboratives (legally termed "colleges") via a policy mandate, explores a particular aspect of this reform--that of "networking". This is examined in terms of the potential for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Semi Structured Interviews, Case Studies, Observation
Peer reviewedArmlin, Nelson; Graber, Charles – Catalyst for Change, 1980
Proposes the transfer of authority from the principal to a board of teachers and parents. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Decision Making
Peer reviewedHoy, Wayne K.; Sousa, David A. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1984
Decision making was studied in 55 public secondary schools in New Jersey. Aston's methodology was used and showed that principals who shared decison making had teachers who were more loyal, satisfied, and described the authority structure as less rigid. A distinction was made between delegated and joint decison making. (author/dc).
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Job Satisfaction, Participative Decision Making
Lake, Sara – 1991
After discussing school climate and the differences between school climate and school culture, this document lists numerous components and determinants of school climate as identified in related literature. A description of school culture from "Caught in the Middle," a report developed by the Middle Grades Program Quality Review Task Force and the…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Improvement, Educational Philosophy, Intermediate Grades
Selander, Wilbur R. – 1986
This paper describes the positive changes in the organizational climate and the role of the principal in one high school during four years of implementing the Spencerport (New York) Effective Schools/Teaching Project. A gradual increase in the building level commitment of the project has led to a redefinition of leadership to include the Building…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Decision Making, Discipline
Kshensky, Marcel; Muth, Rodney – 1991
Beginning with a review of traditional perspectives on educational leadership, the link between effective principals and school effectiveness, and the bases of social power, this document goes on to report on a 1986-87 study conducted to determine how the types of power used by principals relate to school effectiveness. Subjects were…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrative Principles, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedBoloz, Sigmund A.; Foster, Carl G. – Journal of American Indian Education, 1980
Explains the effect of present-day educational changes on principals, the "line managers" of educational institutions. Describes concepts of leadership and techniques for effective leadership and community-school relations, including inservice programs, delegation of authority, and direction. Notes methods and techniques for getting the…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Reservations, Communication (Thought Transfer), Decision Making
Fraatz, Jo Michelle Beld – 1987
The result of case study interviews with teachers, administrators, and reading specialists, this book argues that the relationships of power and influence between people in schools affect dramatically the kinds of opportunities available to low-income children learning to read. In addition, this book offers suggestions for reforms based on an…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Administrators, Beginning Reading, Educational Opportunities
