Building level administrators' attitudes toward teacher effectiveness at the high school and middle school levels
by Hanson, Nathan K., Ed.D., EDGEWOOD COLLEGE, 2010, 153 pages; 3427290

Abstract:

This study investigated the attitudes of administrators about differences and similarities between middle and high school teachers. The research question that guided the study was, “Do attitudes about what makes an effective educator differ between building administrators at the middle and high school levels?” A formal, sequential, mixed-methods research process was employed using a pragmatic world-view. The study was conducted in 2 stages. Data reported from both surveys and interviews found that administrators observe differences between effective middle and high school teachers. Administrators stated that the single-most important trait among middle school educators lies in their ability to be student-centered, while they believe that high school educators’ single-most important trait is their knowledge of content.
 
AdvisersMichael Tucker; Henry St.@Maurice
SchoolEDGEWOOD COLLEGE
SourceDAI/A 71-12, p. , Dec 2010
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsEducational leadership; Middle school education; Educational administration; Teacher education; Secondary education
Publication Number3427290
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