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Exploring Principals' Perceptions About Efficacy In Arizona Urban Schools Designated For The School Improvement Process, Charlotte Patterson

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Studies have determined a positive relationship exists between the self-efficacy of students and academic achievement, and teacher efficacy and student achievement. For over a decade schools have been publicly targeted for school improvement in a process with implications for efficacy. The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine if principals’ perceptions about efficacy impacted their practices leading school improvement. Principals’ responses to two research questions led this study:

1. How do principals describe their perceptions about the efficacy of their school community relative to the school improvement status, label, or rating for their school?

2. How do principals describe …

Nalb: No Administrator Left Behind: A Qualitative Study Regarding Administrators’ Perceptions Of Technology Integration, Scott Thomas Curcio

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of K-12 principals regarding technology integration in their schools. Qualitative interview research was conducted to gather data regarding principals’ perceptions, attitudes, visions, and beliefs as they relate to this topic. This study was premised on the conceptual framework of Dr. John Collins’ (2009) Technology Leadership, Management and Policy Pyramid. The three sides of this pyramid are organizational integration activities, maintenance activities, and planning activities. According to Collins (2009), all three sides of this pyramid need to be effectuated simultaneously with committed leadership in order to support this model and achieve …

Leadership As It Promotes A Culture Of Trust And An Open School Climate: A Catholic Secondary School Perspective, Constance Slavin Mccue

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School Culture: Perspectives Of Urban Small School Leaders In The Cleveland Municipal School District, Octavia A. Reid

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Perceptions Of Middle School Principals Of The Attributes Of Principals Of Effective Middle Schools, Mark R. Mongon

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A Study Of Principal's Leadership Style And School Effectiveness In Selected Public Secondary Schools In New Jersey, Helen Chou Lin

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A Study Of The Relationship Between Superintendents' Perceived Leadership Practices And Socioeconomic Status Of School Districts In New Jersey, Enid Golden

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