The purpose of this study was to assess the Escambia County Performance Appraisal System in both design and process. The study incorporated naturalistic methods of inquiry and was reported in a narrative format. This format was selected in response to the complexity and variety of activities and operations performed by a school principal. / Four principals participating in the appraisal system were studied. Fieldwork was conducted at each school site over a year and a half period of time. Evidence in this narrative case study was derived from documents, interviews, and from direct observations made by the investigator. / The study provides a chronological narrative of the assessment process, and the role relationship between principals and the supervisor. It further provides an interpretive analysis of the documents, interviews, and observations collected during the study of the four principals. / The study supports the research findings of effective leadership and principal competencies used to develop the Escambia County Performance Appraisal System. Using the constant comparison methods, the study identifies specific characteristics of an effective appraisal system. / The study findings define the need for training, district level support, and a clarification of the role of the supervisor. The study concludes with recommendations for improving the appraisal performance of the principal. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 53-03, Section: A, page: 0673. / Major Professor: Joseph C. Beckham. / Thesis (Ed.D.)--The Florida State University, 1992.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_76585 |
| Contributors | Garber, Douglas Ray., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 507 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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