Commonalities between Perception and Practice in Models of School Decision-Making in Secondary Schools.

Brown, Marie; Boyle, Bill; Boyle, Trudy

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Publication Date: 1999

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Commonalities between Perception and Practice in Models of School Decision-Making in Secondary Schools.

Brown, Marie; Boyle, Bill; Boyle, Trudy

School Leadership & Management, v19 n3 p319-30 Aug 1999

Examines participation issues of (British) department heads in whole-school decision-making processes to determine whether such participation represents true empowerment. Three models emerged, with varied results. Collegiality offers many persuasive benefits but is difficult to attain. Hierarchical and horizontal structures' effectiveness needs further study. (29 references) (MLH)

Descriptors: Collegiality, Department Heads, Foreign Countries, Interviews, Middle Management, Models, Participative Decision Making, Pragmatics, School Administration, Secondary Education, Secondary Schools, Teacher Empowerment

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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