The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in the role perceptions school administrators had of the school principals' role. The problem addressed was whether or not there are any perceptual differences between the elementary school principal, the secondary school principal and the district staff personnel regarding the role of the elementary school principal and the secondary school principal. / There were 487 participants chosen by random selection from 14 counties in the State of Florida. Each participant was asked to respond to a survey instrument which included the following general functions of administration: (1) Curriculum Development; (2) Administrative Expertise; (3) Community Relations; (4) Staff Relations; (5) Student Relations; (6) Evaluation; (7) Civic and Professional Responsibilities. An overall return rate of 67.6% was obtained. / The following conclusions resulted from the study: (1) The elementary principals perceived themselves as performing very consistently in establishing and maintaining good staff relationships, in establishing and maintaining good community relationships, in the administration of their schools, and in the development of curriculum. / The secondary principals perceived the elementary principal as performing consistently in most administrative functions within his/her school, especially in the relationship with his/her staff members, in the development of curriculum, in the relationship with members of the community, and in general administration. / (2) The elementary principals perceived the secondary as performing most consistently in the general administration of his/her school, in establishing and maintaining a good staff relationship, and in establishing and maintaining a good community relationship. / The secondary principals perceived themselves as performing most consistently in the administration of his/her school and establishing good staff relationships. / (3) The district office personnel surveyed perceived the elementary principal as performing most consistently in establishing and maintaining a good community relationship, a good relationship with staff members, and administering his/her school with competency. / The district staff personnel perceived the secondary principal as performing most consistently in the general administration of his/her school and enjoying a good relationship with his/her staff members. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 44-11, Section: A, page: 3226. / Thesis (Educat.D.)--The Florida State University, 1983.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_75214 |
| Contributors | LADNER, CLARENCE MARVIN, JR., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 164 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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