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Experience That Works: An Investigation Uncovering Essential Elements Of Field Experiences And Internships Within Principal Preparation Programs That Significantly Impact And Contribute To Principal Effectiveness, Nathan Wayne Hite
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
This study applied situational leadership and transformational leadership theories to discern essential elements of principal preparation program field experiences and internships that contributed most to principal effectiveness. Identifying critical components of principal preparation field experiences and internships were imperative to ensure principal effectiveness within the ever-changing landscape of education. The objective of this study was to discover essential components of field experiences and internships provided by principal preparation programs that contributed most to principal effectiveness, increasing the likelihood public school districts hired principal candidates who were equipped with the skills necessary to step into the position with minimal on-the-job training. …