A novice principal in a high performing elementary school : reflections on practice
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Date
2008-12
Authors
Meigs, Patrick, 1967-
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Publisher
University of Oregon
Abstract
Principals of schools have a unique set of responsibilities that range from the
transactional to the transformational. Principals are expected to set a clear vision for the
school community, support teachers in their work, while at the same time being
responsible for all the details that allow a school to function smoothly. Thus, the first year
of a novice principalship is a complex challenge. The first year in a high performing
school carries with it an added set of challenges that a novice principal must come to
understand and navigate. First-year principals work to not only gain understanding of
their role in the school community, but also to develop a personal leadership style that
supports teachers, children, parents and the larger community. It is through their
experiences and reflections that novice principals begin to develop their unique voice as a
leader. These experiences lay the foundation for their coming years in the principal's
office.
Description
xii, 149 p. A print copy of this title is available through the UO Libraries under the call numbers: KNIGHT LB2831.93.O7 M45 2008
Keywords
School leadership, First-year principal, Novice principal, Education, Elementary, High performance, Elementary school principals -- Oregon, Principal, High-performing schools, School principals -- Oregon -- Case studies, Elementary school administration -- Oregon, School administration