Socializing Experiences of Aspiring Principals.

Begley, Paul T.; Campbell-Evans, Glenda

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Publication Date: 1992

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Socializing Experiences of Aspiring Principals.

Begley, Paul T.; Campbell-Evans, Glenda

Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v38 n4 p285-99 Dec 1992

Examines factors motivating 90 aspiring school administrators to pursue principalships and to enroll in a preservice training program. Personal motivations for challenge, responsibility, and knowledge figure prominently in career and preservice training decisions. Context and the influence of others were significant in training-program selection. (TES)

Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Education, Career Choice, Career Development, Decision Making, Higher Education, Learning Motivation, Occupational Aspiration, Principals, School Administration, Training Methods, Workshops

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Language: English

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