As A Leader Do You Choose To Be A Horse, Lemming Or Goose?,
2010
Fort Hays State University
As A Leader Do You Choose To Be A Horse, Lemming Or Goose?, Ruby Kohl
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Organizations are often compared to living organisms (Morgan, 2006). In nature, there are many examples of group organizations that demonstrate leadership patterns: herds, bands, families, mobs, colonies, prides, gaggles, flocks, schools, etc. Survival of a species is often based on the type of leadership nature has established for a particular species in a particular environment at a particular time or season.
Comparing Professional Development Experiences: Viewing The Constructivist Design Conference Through The Lens Of A Professional Learning Community,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Comparing Professional Development Experiences: Viewing The Constructivist Design Conference Through The Lens Of A Professional Learning Community, Jennifer Jones, Karrie Jones, Frank Pickus, Julie Ludwig
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The first step in this comparison process is to gain a clear understanding of the term “professional learning community.” Ubiquitously used in current educational literature, there is an inherent need to define a professional learning community’s essential components (DuFour 2004). For the purposes of this piece, the concept of ‘professional learning community’ has four defining characteristics. These essential attributes are: (1) Supportive and collaborative conditions (2) Commitment to continuous improvement (3) Results orientation (4) Shared mission, vision, values and goals While definitions that are more elaborate exist, narrowing the essential characteristics that this piece will examine in light of the …
Dangerous Liaisons: Non-Western Religious Minority Groups And American Public Education,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Dangerous Liaisons: Non-Western Religious Minority Groups And American Public Education, Steve Charbonneau
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Public education and so many institutions charged with serving the public are struggling to serve cultural minority groups who see the world and interact with it in ways quite foreign to mainstream America. A lack of knowledge, on the part of public institutions, has led to the further alienation of certain minority subgroups and has made the public institutions that serve them ineffective. Increasing institutional knowledge of cultural minority groups is one of the critical steps American pubic educators must take towards cultural competency (Hoffman, 2004).
Engineering Leadership,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Engineering Leadership, Davood Salmani, Omid Bagheri
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Around the 1960 and on to today, the environment of today’s is on customer satisfaction. Achieving this new paradigm, Engineering is to be more flexible and adaptable to the demands and expectations of stakeholders.
From Undecided To Decided: Validating The Career Decision Making Process,
2010
Fort Hays State University
From Undecided To Decided: Validating The Career Decision Making Process, Jeffrey Mcclellan, Clint Moser
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
“What do I need to do to choose a career?” This question echoes frequently in the ears of all those who work with students as career advisors and counselors. Many of these professionals have developed elaborate processes based on research and experience for assisting students to move towards increased decisiveness. As a result, there is a large body of literature, both academic and professional, that discusses and describes the process of career decision making and the variables that contribute to decidedness. The purpose of this study is to determine to what extent the various behaviors, characteristics, and the development of …
Making The Most Of Post-Tenure Review,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Making The Most Of Post-Tenure Review, Don Smith
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Governing boards have the unenviable duty of trying to oversee in a responsible and responsive way a complex and long-enduring social institution whose arcane workings few board members, administrators, or faculty ever fully comprehend. Enduring social institutions of any kind are, of course, like great leviathans borne by currents and instincts in ways and directions they need not understand in their continuing pursuit of sustenance and self-preservation. However, if one is to effect any meaningful change in the values and conduct of the leviathan, one must take into account the environmental dynamics and motivational stimuli that determine the thing’s behavior. …
Socio-Economic Background And The Relative Efficacy Of Self Drills On Factual Recall And Students’ Achievement In English Language In Senior Secondary Schools In Nigeria,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Socio-Economic Background And The Relative Efficacy Of Self Drills On Factual Recall And Students’ Achievement In English Language In Senior Secondary Schools In Nigeria, Jimoh Owoyele, O.P. Olagunju
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Factual recall is an aspect of memory which deals with the lower order cognitive functioning comprising of knowledge and comprehension. It is the aspect of memory which serves as the foundation for the higher order cognitive functioning which includes application, synthesis and evaluation of knowledge. Definitely, good factual recall ability is needed to enable man acquire knowledge and comprehension which form the basis for ability to apply, evaluate and synthesize knowledge at the higher levels of learning. Interestingly, factual recall skill is not present equally in all human beings. Some people have the capacity to keep things for long in …
Sustainable Teacher Development Programmes For Effective Teaching In Public And Private Secondary Schools In Abia State, Nigeria,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Sustainable Teacher Development Programmes For Effective Teaching In Public And Private Secondary Schools In Abia State, Nigeria, Madumere-Obike
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Effective implementation of any programme, especially that of improving the performance of the teacher, no doubt depends largely on continuous development and update of relevant educational materials. While many nations around the world have embraced, the need for education to achieve sustainability, only limited progress has been made at the level of secondary education, especially in Abia State. This limited progress emanate from many sources. In some cases, lack of vision or awareness has impeded progress, in others; it is lack of policy or funding. It then requires the government at all levels addressing issues that are specific to the …
A Partnership Plan To Support High-Quality Instruction In Ohio’S Urban School Districts,
2010
Fort Hays State University
A Partnership Plan To Support High-Quality Instruction In Ohio’S Urban School Districts, Ben Mcgee
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Establishing work practices that allow for effective communication, collaboration, and negotiations between state departments of education (DOEs) and their large urban districts is a significant undertaking in the national reform effort. The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has had a unique opportunity to investigate how to establish an effective framework to build the necessary relationships between large urban districts and the supervising state educational agency (SEA) through funds provided by a Wallace Foundation grant and Harvard University’s leadership facilitation. The Wallace funding and partnership with Harvard provided four of Ohio’s largest urban school districts with the resources and expertise to …
A Model Of Organisational Leadership Development Informing Succession Development: Elements And Practices,
2010
Fort Hays State University
A Model Of Organisational Leadership Development Informing Succession Development: Elements And Practices, Glenys Drew, Lisa Ehrich
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The Lantern model has been developed in response to a perceived need to offer an integrated, systematic approach to organisational and succession leadership development. The model offers an organising framework for considering succession leadership development in a strategic, integrated way. The concept is based on organisational development and leadership literature which sees leadership development not as a series of ‘tacked on’ activities but as an organic ‘whole of organisation’ approach fostering the relevant knowledge, skills and understandings which support and ‘grow’ leaders as the organisation goes about its business. This paper explores how such an ideal might happen, and it …
A Process Evaluation Of The Mentorship Programme Of The University Of Education, Winneba,
2010
Fort Hays State University
A Process Evaluation Of The Mentorship Programme Of The University Of Education, Winneba, Sally Essuman
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
This evaluation of the mentorship programme of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), is a part fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation Methods course undertaken at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) is a higher education institution mandated by the Act that established it to train teachers for the country’s formal education sector. In line with this mandate, the University adopted the model that is made up of a 3-year on campus theory-based and one-year off-campus school based. The one-year school-based experience is referred to …
A Study Of Character Of Prospective Administrators In Administration Preparation Programs,
2010
Fort Hays State University
A Study Of Character Of Prospective Administrators In Administration Preparation Programs, K. Roberts
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
In the world in which we live character is at the forefront. It’s hard to tell what is the truth as the lines have been blurred because of a word called “spin” and a person’s own mental justification for their actions. Daily accounts of superintendents and other school administrators are headlined in the media, whether mainstream media or specialized education media, about failures in character. What caused that superintendent or administrator to sacrifice their character? They relied on their reputation and became lax in their moral obligations and judgments.
An Examination Of Tension In The Space Between Leadership Philosophy And The Cultural Reality Of Schools,
2010
Fort Hays State University
An Examination Of Tension In The Space Between Leadership Philosophy And The Cultural Reality Of Schools, Lisa Starr
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Diversity is what gives our society depth and arguably beauty but it also problematizes already complex social issues like the importance and value placed on the education. In part, this challenge exists because public education is founded on the “values and belief systems of the dominant cultural and linguistic class” (Goddard & Hart, 2007, p. 16) yet schools are a complex, heterogeneous weave of cultures (Murakami-Ramalho, 2008). According to Chambers (2003), Canadian students are “probably the most ethnically, racially, linguistically, and religiously diverse of any school population in the world” (p. 223). This is no less true in the United …
Can Children With Adhd Benefit From Instruction In Social And Emotional Intelligences?,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Can Children With Adhd Benefit From Instruction In Social And Emotional Intelligences?, Jeanne Moore
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Since their establishment, schools have played a central role in the socialization process of children. Children and youth of diverse backgrounds, socioeconomic status, and varying ability are brought together in large numbers on a daily basis. For many students, the hours they spend in school are the best hours of the day to develop behaviorally and academically. The schools are responsible for helping these individuals develop critical skills and essential life skills in order to live successful lives. The repertoire of abilities goes further than the slender band of word-and-number skills that schools traditionally focus on. By giving students the …
Developing Critical Thinking Skills Of Pre-Service Teachers In Ghana: Teaching Methods And Classroom Ecology,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Developing Critical Thinking Skills Of Pre-Service Teachers In Ghana: Teaching Methods And Classroom Ecology, Charles Owu-Ewie
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The study sought to answer these questions: How do the teaching strategies employed by Ghanaian initial teacher educators and the classroom ecology they create affects the thinking skills of pre-service teachers? And what can be done to improve pre-service teachers’ thinking through teaching methods and classroom ecology? The study employed a qualitative case study approach to investigate the problem at Akatakyiman Teacher Training College (a pseudonym) in Ghana. Teachers in science, mathematics and social studies and students were interviewed and observed.
Effect Of Instruction In Metacognitive Self-Assessment Strategy On Chemistry Self-Efficacy And Achievement Of Senior Secondary School Students In Rivers State, Nigeria,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Effect Of Instruction In Metacognitive Self-Assessment Strategy On Chemistry Self-Efficacy And Achievement Of Senior Secondary School Students In Rivers State, Nigeria, Jacobson Nbina, B. Viko
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Chemistry is one of the major branches of science. There are various applications of Chemistry in home or industry. There is an increasing impact of growing knowledge in the subject of chemistry on our social and economic life. A poor chemistry foundation at the secondary school will jeopardize any future effort to enhance achievement in the subject.
Esea’S Proposed Pay-For-Performance Option: Potential Issues Regarding The Evaluation Of Special Educators,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Esea’S Proposed Pay-For-Performance Option: Potential Issues Regarding The Evaluation Of Special Educators, T. Quigney
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Perhaps one of the most discussed and debated issues today facing teachers, teacher evaluators and academic leadership, in general, is the determination of the most useful method of assessing instructional effectiveness. Certainly this is neither a new idea nor a novel focus. The concept and process of evaluating a teacher’s impact on student achievement has been a topic of interest to the field of education for some time, but one aspect of the current emphasis is directly related to the determination of appropriate methods for the monetary rewarding of educators for their level of instructional influence. The discussion among invested …
Exploring Principal Leadership Roles Within A Community Of Practice To Promote Science Performance Of English Language Learners,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Exploring Principal Leadership Roles Within A Community Of Practice To Promote Science Performance Of English Language Learners, David Carrejo, Teresa Cortez, Judy Reinhartz
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The world we live in continues to become more technologically advanced and educating youth to become productive citizens in an ever-changing global society is vital. The importance and necessity of educating an increasingly diverse student population has become a top priority for Pre-K-16 educators. To meet this challenge and set priorities for serving English Language Learners (ELLs), educators at all levels need to forge a clear vision and shared commitment for fostering “… a sense of belonging and community that inspires collaboration” among its members for the success of all students (Texas Association of School Administrators, 2008, p. 4).
Family Structure Characteristics And Academic Success: Supporting The Work Of School Counselors,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Family Structure Characteristics And Academic Success: Supporting The Work Of School Counselors, Gerra Perkins, Kayla Milstead
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The family is a child’s primary context for socialization and greatly affects a child’s well-being. Historical contexts show that families have been evolving for centuries due to social and economic factors, thus resulting in various family structures. A stable, traditional family structure is most conducive to academic success (Tillman, 2007). Much research has found that children raised in a non-traditional home are at a disadvantage (Astone & McLanahan, 1991; Halpern-Meekin & Tach, 2008). The research on the consequences of single-parent families suggests children of single parent families are more likely to be impoverished, to break the law, to abuse drugs, …
Gendered Leadership Dynamics And Rural Community Development In Nigeria: The Case Study Of Iyaloja And Lyalaje Women Leaders In Ekiti State,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Gendered Leadership Dynamics And Rural Community Development In Nigeria: The Case Study Of Iyaloja And Lyalaje Women Leaders In Ekiti State, Gadebo
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Rural areas are usually referred to as small, inward-looking, and idyllic communities held together by kinship relations and supporting basic agricultural occupations (Ekong, 2003). The characteristic features that differentiate rural from urban areas include: size, particularly areas inhabited by the people, low population density, homogeneity, presence of few social classes, low standard of living, presence of few / no social amenities such as electricity, pipe-borne water, low social mobility, mainly agrarian in nature – producing the bulk of food consumed in urban areas and the attendant drifting of young able-men to cities in order to benefit from the urban resources …
