A Qualitative Study on the Contribution of Educational Administrators' Use of Social Media to Educational Administration
Bayram, Arslan
Online Submission, European Journal of Education Studies v3 n9 p456-469 2017
The phenomenology design which is one of the qualitative research methods was employed in this research that aimed to reveal the contribution of educational administrators' usage of social media to educational administration. The research is an explanatory study survey model. The study groups were selected using convenience sampling method. In-depth interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview form consisting of three themes along with their subthemes that is developed by the researcher as the data collection tool. It is revealed that the social media has an effect on school administration and it should be used effectively implying that every school administrator should know how to use social media consciously. It can be asserted that some educational administrators can use social media tools effectively and in a manner that can contribute to educational administration. It is concluded that effective social media use should contribute to school administration, but school administrators rather use social media to share information with teachers, and also school administrators should exhibit instructional leadership to teachers and students through effective social media use, but school administrators do not have enough knowledge and experience of instructional leadership. It can be stated that school administrators do not have enough experience in creating a vision and bringing team spirit.
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Administrators, Social Media, Phenomenology, Qualitative Research, Instructional Leadership, Administrator Attitudes, Semi Structured Interviews, Information Dissemination, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Level
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey (Ankara)
The Leadership Lens: Perspectives on Leadership from School District Personnel and University Faculty
Clayton, Jennifer K.
International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, v9 n1 Mar 2014
This study examined the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for aspiring school leaders from the perspective of university faculty in educational administration programs and acting school administrators and teacher leaders. Additionally, I sought to understand the congruence and/or dissonance between university faculty in educational administration programs and acting school administrators and teacher leaders in their view of necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes for aspiring school leaders. Using a qualitative research design, I interviewed both university professors in education administration programs and current administrators who serve as principal, assistant principal, curriculum supervisors, superintendents, department chairs, and other school leaders.
Descriptors: Educational Administration, College Faculty, Teacher Leadership, Skill Analysis, Educational Needs, Administrator Attitudes, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Training, Academic Standards, College School Cooperation, Leadership Role, Semi Structured Interviews, Congruence (Psychology), Models, Best Practices, Teacher Attitudes, Administrator Education, Qualitative Research
NCPEA Publications. Web site: http://www.ncpeapublications.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Higher Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida; New Jersey; Virginia
Required Preliminary Administrative Service Credential Program Culminating Activities in California NCATE Accredited Universities
Wildman, Louis
Educational Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development, v25 p103-111 Mar 2014
The purpose of this effort is to share information about the variety of culminating activities used in the acquisition of the California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Knowledge of these varying culminating activities and related practices has not previously been readily available. The culminating activities among California's NCATE accredited university educational administration programs are intended to verify that candidates are well-prepared at a level expected of a beginning school administrator. Given the devastating criticism of educational administration preparation programs, such as contained in Arthur Levine's report, Educating School Leaders (2005), universities need to make sure their culminating activities verify the professional competence of candidates recommended for administrative certification.
Descriptors: Educational Administration, College Programs, Accreditation (Institutions), Public Service, Degree Requirements, Credentials, Position Papers, Coordinators, Program Descriptions, Activities, State Surveys, Field Studies, Portfolios (Background Materials), Tests, Administrator Education, Educational Practices, Universities
California Association of Professors of Education Administration. Web site: http://www.capea.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
