Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Institution
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching
The Transformative Mindset Of Middle School Principals On Culture And The Impact Of Student Achievement, Christina Gfell
The Transformative Mindset Of Middle School Principals On Culture And The Impact Of Student Achievement, Christina Gfell
Dissertations
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore and describe how exemplary middle school principals perceived practices of Sinek’s (2019) infinite mindset framework were embedded in their organization to inspire achievement of extraordinary results. A further purpose of this study was to understand organizational supports and barriers exemplary middle school principals perceived affected infinite mindset development.
Methodology: This phenomenological study explored experiences of exemplary leaders and their perceptions of how the five practices of Sinek’s (2019) infinite mindset framework were embedded in their organization. The target population for this study was exemplary middle school principals in Harris County, Texas. …
A Par Reflection: The Power Of Teacher Voice, Anna Marie Warren
A Par Reflection: The Power Of Teacher Voice, Anna Marie Warren
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Teacher voice is missing in systemic change. This PAR study explored some of the barriers in education today that prevent teachers from using their voices and the leadership skills needed to empower teachers to use their voices in change processes. The study was implemented on two secondary school campuses with two teams of PAR researchers. Data were collected using a triangulation of PAR forms, journal reflections, and Likert surveys. While identifying barriers hindering teachers from using their voice, the qualitative study also aimed to provide a platform where teachers could express and use their voice to cause change in their …