Term of Award
Summer 2012
Degree Name
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
Document Type and Release Option
Dissertation (open access)
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development
Committee Chair
Leon Spencer
Committee Member 1
Linda Arthur
Committee Member 2
Anne Marshall
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative research study was to understand the value of formal leadership preparation programs as described by novice principals. The study focused on the lived experiences of the eight principals and their reflection of their formal leadership preparation experiences as they transitioned into the role of principal. Through a series of semi-structured interview questions, individual responses revealed leadership preparation experiences were beneficial and highly valued by novice principals. Formal experiences such as internships, mentoring relationships, shadowing experiences and educational leadership coursework were described as building blocks for novice principals. The results of this study state that leaders must know, understand, and do what is needed to impact student achievement. The implications of this study rest in the hands of the numerous stakeholders that stand to gain future leaders who are more than adequately prepared to effectively improve our schools and learning communities.
Recommended Citation
Simmons, Marty Kent, "A Qualitative Study: Understanding the Value of Formal Leadership Preparation Programs to Novice Principals" (2012). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 404.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/404
Research Data and Supplementary Material
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