Examining Teacher-Principal Empowerment: An Analysis of Power.

Keedy, John L.; Finch, Aubrey M.

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ERIC Number: EJ488801

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Publication Date: 1994

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Examining Teacher-Principal Empowerment: An Analysis of Power.

Keedy, John L.; Finch, Aubrey M.

Journal of Research and Development in Education, v27 n3 p162-75 Spr 1994

Examines the process through which a high school principal learned to share power. The principal and teachers grappled with issues of shared governance, choice, and responsibility. Teacher and principal interviews indicated teacher empowerment and collegiality occurred as the principal enforced his vision of instructional improvement through teacher expertise and influence. (SM)

Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Responsibility, Collegiality, Participative Decision Making, Power Structure, Principals, School Administration, Secondary Education, Teacher Administrator Relationship, Teacher Responsibility

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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