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The Cultivation Of Transformational Leadership In Secondary School Principals, Christian S. Overstreet
The Cultivation Of Transformational Leadership In Secondary School Principals, Christian S. Overstreet
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Due to the challenges schools and school administrators face in the 21st century, transformational leadership is considered the most effective approach to school leadership (Bonsu & Twum-Danso, 2018; Longwell-McKean, 2012; Valentine & Prater, 2011). The purpose of this explanatory, sequential, mixed-methods study was to investigate the importance of cultivating transformational leadership qualities and traits within secondary school principals through professional development opportunities, networking experiences, and mentorships. There has been a lack of research on the need to train in transformational leadership and whether or not it positively influences follower outcomes (Peters, 2014; Tafvelin, 2013; Udin, 2020). Phase one data were …
A Quantitative Study Of The Relationships Among Psychological Safety, Collaborative Capacity, And School Climate In Middle-Level Schools, Karen Brownfield
A Quantitative Study Of The Relationships Among Psychological Safety, Collaborative Capacity, And School Climate In Middle-Level Schools, Karen Brownfield
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This quantitative study was conducted to investigate possible relationships between psychological safety, collaborative capacity, and school climate in middle level schools in order to identify specific leadership behaviors to increase collective efficacy. School leaders’ knowledge of the positive effect collective efficacy has on student learning is not enough (Donohoo & Katz, 2019; Parrett & Budge, 2020). Leaders must also be aware of functional behaviors to foster collective efficacy, thus increasing student learning (Donohoo & Katz, 2019). Based on the theoretical work of Bandura (2000, 2012), as well as DeWitt (2017), Garmston and Wellman (2013), Hattie (2017, 2019), and Rock (2013), …
A Qualitative Investigation Of The Development Of Teacher Leaders In The Implementation Of Grade-Level And/Or Departmentalized Professional Learning Communities Across Eight Parochial Schools, Adrienne Leigh Govero
A Qualitative Investigation Of The Development Of Teacher Leaders In The Implementation Of Grade-Level And/Or Departmentalized Professional Learning Communities Across Eight Parochial Schools, Adrienne Leigh Govero
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The purpose of this qualitative methods research is to study the development of teacher leaders in the implementation of grade-level and/or departmentalized professional learning communities across eight parochial schools. When working with teacher leaders in the leading of grade-level or departmentalized professional learning teams, there are many facets involved in the growth and development of teacher leaders. Teacher leaders will be given the guidance and tools to lead their grade-level or departmentalized professional learning team effectively. Teacher leaders will use the knowledge and skills they possess related to leadership and professional learning communities with the help of building administrators to …