Gender-based Perceptions of the Challenges, Changes, and Essential Skills of the Principalship.

Kochan, Frances K.; Spencer, William A.; Mathews, Jerry G.

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ERIC Number: EJ612863

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Publication Date: 2000

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Gender-based Perceptions of the Challenges, Changes, and Essential Skills of the Principalship.

Kochan, Frances K.; Spencer, William A.; Mathews, Jerry G.

Journal of School Leadership, v10 n4 p290-310 Jul 2000

Investigated (Alabama) principals' role perceptions and possible gender influences. Results show the principal's job has changed significantly during the past 5 years. Male and female respondents agreed about challenges and necessary skills, but differed on role perceptions. Women were more global and team-oriented; men were more managerial. (Contains 37 references.) (MLH)

Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Gender Issues, Job Skills, Leadership Styles, Principals, Role Perception, Sex Differences, Women Administrators

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Alabama

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