Preparing Principals as Instructional Leaders: Perceptions of University Faculty, Expert Principals, and Expert Teacher Leaders. (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Taylor Backor, Karen; Gordon, Stephen P.
• Is Part Of: NASSP bulletin. Volume 99:Number 3(2015:Jul.)
• Page Start: 105
• Page End: 126
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: instructional leadership -- instructional supervision -- principal preparation -- educational leadership preparation -- principal as instructional leader; High schools -- Administration -- Periodicals; School management and organization -- United States -- Periodicals; High school principals -- United States -- Periodicals; High school principals -- Periodicals; Education, Secondary -- Periodicals; 373.12097305
• DOI: 10.1177/0192636515587353
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0192-6365

Abstract

Although research has established links between the principal's instructional leadership and student achievement, there is considerable concern in the literature concerning the capacity of principal preparation programs to prepare instructional leaders. This study interviewed educational leadership faculty as well as expert principals and teacher leaders to determine their perceptions concerning applicant screening; content to be taught, including functions, knowledge, skills, and dispositions; teaching and learning strategies; field experiences; and induction support. The researchers found considerable agreement across the three groups.