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Educational and Administrative Leadership, 2005.
A personal philosophy on educational and administrative leadership.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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Ensuring that all children receive an optimal education has emerged in recent years as a crisis warranting significant concern among parents, citizens, policy-makers and government officials. The responsibility of superintendent has undergone dramatic changes over the past years, reflecting the changes in our culture today. As contemporary society becomes increasingly diverse and complex, so does the process of preparing children for life as independent thinkers, productive citizens, and future leaders. This paper analyzes and explains some of the methods and personal philosophies that could be used to successfully lead a school district today. It also provides some insight on prior research studies that will assist as a guideline for implementing these personal philosophies.
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"The role of the school superintendent is to assist all children in school readiness. The traditional idea of school readiness has thus been expanded and today calls for open discussion, mutual adaptation, and respectful understanding among the key adults in children's lives (Ramey & Ramey, 2003). The school district superintendent is one of these key adults, as readiness for school is not simply the responsibility of children and their families, but of all the adults, institutions, and agencies that serve them. Across all socioeconomic groups, parents face major challenges when it comes to providing optimal care and education for their children. For families in poverty, these challenges can be formidable, and when basic necessities are lacking, parents must place top priority on housing, food, clothing, and health care (Ramey & Ramey, 2003)."
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Educational Administration: The Principal, 2008.
An overview of the role and responsibilities of the primary school principal.
1,618 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The purpose of this paper is to examine the principal at the primary school, what she is doing right, and what she could be doing differently. In particular, it looks at how one of her largest concerns during this time is legislation and how political issues have gained national attention since the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation has shifted focus from the distribution of inputs to outputs. It discusses how school leaders are being thrust into a political debate as they must learn how the new terms will be applied to their schools.
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"The current phase of educational reform has stimulated an unprecedented demand for new knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and organizational improvement at the school and system levels (Ammeter, et al., 2002). Hence, today's principals are faced with the complex tasks of creating a school-wide vision, being an instructional leader, planning for effective professional development, guiding teachers, handling discipline, coordinating pupil transportation, and attending school events, as well as all the other details that come with supervision of a school (Leadership, 2000). Our current primary school principal does an overall good job of making these areas balance relatively well. She has not attended every school event, however, and some of the professional development that she probably needs to keep up with changing times has not been completed because of time constraints. This could negatively impact her in the future, and could also be a problem for the school, as it could fall behind if the principal does not keep up with the way that education is changing. "
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Education Administration, 2004.
A comprehensive analysis of the past, present and future role played by the administrator of education.
5,624 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 136.95
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This paper presents extensive research about all aspects of administration in the area of education. The paper provides an historical review of educational administration as well as information concerning contemporary issues, challenges, initiatives and legislation in the administration of education in the new millennium. The paper contends that an administrator of education is someone completely cognitive to the needs and issues surrounding him, while at the same time is able to withdraw himself from those factors in order to make reliable and credible decisions regarding the administration of education.
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Statement of Thesis
Methodology
Limitations of the Study
Scope of the Study
Findings of This Study
Introduction
Literature Review
General Issues in Teaching
Diversity in Race, Ethnicity and Other Differential Demographical Characteristics
Developmental Theories
Racial Development: Racism, Sexism
Comparison of School Leadership and Corporate Leadership Positions
Leadership within the School - School Administration Reality
News, Updates and Recent Reports
Governance and Legislation
Technology and the School Administrator
Recommendations from School Principals
Internships and the Impact of Leadership in Educational Settings
Suggested Practices and Procedures: Strategic Foresight
Conclusion
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"The study of Education Administration or simply said the leadership within a school is that which guides, leads, propels, and motivates the teachers and thereby the students as well. The environment of the school is critical in setting the stage for the optimal learning experience. It is initially the superintendent and principal who will determine the primary focus of the school both in terms of curriculum, environment and learning atmosphere in relation to ethnicity, race, and gender mutual-respect, autonomy and equality in the learning experience."
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Innovative Practices in Public School Education and Administration, 2004.
Highlights the key problems faced by public school administration and teachers and presents innovative ideas to improve the present standards of the public schools.
3,118 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper suggests that there is a need for evolutionary public schools with innovative teaching and administrative methods and that, in order to prepare scholars for the next millennium, new educational traditions must be executed. Some of the ideas presented to bring about these educational reforms are the transfer of power from vast school systems into smaller more manageable units, the establishment of standards that require demonstrable skills and knowledge, and the use of high-quality tests and performance assessments based on those standards.
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"While debating on the subject of public school reforms; one side of this debate argues that America is the land of opportunity, where freedom charms, where anybody - not considering of race, faith, sex, or class - can work hard and climb to a point of power, achievement, and success. The other side argues that America is a hegemonic system, shielding the ruling class and extant freedom while maintaining the deprived, the ejected, and people of color muffled, subjugated, and marginalized. Well, which side of this debate is correct? The answer to that question has significant implications for what our society requires to modify in terms of customs, agendas, and the targeting of funds. However, the reality is that both conflicting actualities have convincing facts and have got to be used mutually to figure out what needs to be done next."
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Administrative/Management Changes in Education, 2002.
A paper which proposes certain administrative changes in educational management.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper shows that in the education sector, service standardization has become an issue of concern for many administrators. Schools and college institutions for instance depend on administrators to set out agendas, develop and promote organizational goals for educators to achieve. This paper proposes administrative changes in education, outlining what factors are responsible for hindering the progress of organizational change, and provides a list of hypothesis.
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"Dickinson?s [1999] conclusions were consistent with previous studies by Altschuld and Armenakis. To her, the overall driving force of change organization was specialization, a need that corresponds with the industrial era. Faculty members at community colleges today must conform to the need of the graduate practical life and hence must direct their training to specific fields of work at the departmental levels. She quoted Cohen (1992, p. 161) "with rare exception, the [community college] faculty tend to teach in the same ways, to the same number of students, for the same number of hours as their predecessors did a generation ago.""
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Educational Leadership and Ethics, 2008.
A review of the importance of ethical principles for a school teacher and a professional educational administration organization.
1,116 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper briefly discusses a personal and professional structure of professional values and beliefs that are important for being a successful school leader. It looks at the tradition or ethical school from which those values and beliefs spring and discusses the ethical principles of a professional educational administration organization. The paper also discusses how the principles of that organization are comparable to the writer's own values. The paper contains appended original sources.
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"It is often asked of prospective young teachers - or those who wish to school administrators - what their professional values and beliefs are. In my own case, I feel that one's personal and professional values should be one and the same. In other words, a teacher and/or administrator who strives to be honest and compassionate in the classroom and in the school environment should also strive to be honest and compassionate in his or her personal life, as well. With that in mind, I feel the following values and/or beliefs are integral to a person being a good citizen and a good teaching professional: honesty, empathy and conscientiousness, a willingness to consider new ideas and perspectives, a sense of duty, selflessness, and a commitment to excellence. If a member of the professional school community has all of these qualities, he or she will be both a strong person and a professional able to shape primary and secondary school students in positive ways. As a school leader, I want to make my school just the sort of place where the qualities enumerated above can flourish."
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Public Administration Education, 2002.
An examination of the effectiveness of public administration in preparing students for a career.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 16 sources, $ 87.95
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Examines the effectiveness of public administration in preparing students for a career. The gap between theory and practice in the discipline of public administration. Identifies areas where public administration education is not effective. Need to focus education on speciific levels of government. Teaching ethical decision-making to enhance ethics & values.
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"Effectiveness of Professional Education in Public Administration
Introduction
In the Future of Governing: Four Emerging Model, Peters (1996) discussed the future of public administration. Although his primary emphasis was on the future structure and focus of the practice of public administration, Peters (1996) also noted that public administration education programs generally were not preparing graduates for the demands of public administration in the future.
Three issues identified as important areas where public administration education is not as effective as is desirable in preparing graduates for future responsibilities in public administration provided the foci for an examination of the effectiveness of public administration education. These issues..."
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Leadership and Healthcare Administration, 2006.
A look at the success of healthcare organizations.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses how, like all businesses, the financial, administrative and operational successes of healthcare organizations depend to a great extent on the effectiveness of the leadership skills employed by managers. The paper further discusses how, in order for health care organizations to thrive within the current healthcare delivery market in the face of challenges presented by change, health care administrators need to assess their approaches to leadership and identify where adjustments and adaptations can be made in regards to leadership.
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"A highly effective leader changes and improves the organization through risk taking and forward thinking, and continually analyzes the organization within its environmental context in order to implement innovations that place the organization in a better position within the industry and to better serve clients and employees (Wilcox, 2003). This leader has the ability to motivate the participation of others in the pursuit of common goals, and develops trusting relationships through the collaboration of others, enabling people to act through empowerment (Wilcox, 2003). An exceptional leader also sets a standard for acceptable, ethical behavior, and provides recognition of individual and team accomplishments both publicly and privately (Wilcox, 2003). All of the qualities and characteristics outlined above are aligned with the five fundamental practices of exemplary leaders (Wilcox, 2003). "
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Leadership in Education, 2005.
Examines the issue of effective leadership within the field of education.
4,135 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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The qualitative issue addressed by this report is that of educational leadership. Since many descriptions of leadership in this environment are qualitative, and since leadership is something that is rarely statistically or scientifically measured or defined, this is an appropriate issue for consideration. This report identifies the issue of leadership in the educational environment, focusing on effective communication between teachers and administrators, as well as leadership dynamics in
the classroom. The report also assays different qualitative research approaches that can be equated with this issue, focusing on interview and survey methodologies, as well as the possibility of literature review meta-analysis and case study examples.
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"The difference between an educational leader perceiving those under their command as subordinates and followers should be made clear, in terms of adequately identifying and addressing the issue of leadership in this environment. For example, all too often, a leader in the educational setting on the administrative level naturally assumes that just because teachers and other staff members are working under them, they are naturally going to look up to the administrator as a leader. Leadership is important, but it is not automatic. It is also important for individuals within a company/managerial situation to act within a framework of teamwork, communication, and mutual understanding. "The school executive is looking for the best solutions to problems-routine and non-routine. Such solutions will not occur in an organization of interacting
humans unless processes are employed that make appropriate use of the collective intelligence of these humans" (Ubben et. al, 2004, p. 55)."
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Leadership in Education, 2004.
Analyzes three approaches to educational leadership.
3,910 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper analyzes three approaches to leadership in education. The approaches include leadership as a set of acquired disciplines, leadership as a set of strategies, and leadership as reframing. The paper contends that the model of leadership as a set of acquired disciplines is the most appropriate leadership approach for an administrator of an adult-focused education program. The paper analyzes specific characteristics of this style and suggests why they are appropriate for an adult-focused program.
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"This paper examined three theories of educational leadership Kouzes and Posner's model of leadership as a set of acquired disciplines..."
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Distributed Leadership in Education, 2008.
A discussion of distributed leadership as a yet unproven agent for positive school transformation.
3,740 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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This paper discusses the problem of the decline in standards, performance and personnel commitment in American schools. The paper relates that, to many theorists in the last decade, this is indicative of a core problem relating to the orientation and distribution of leadership. Overly centralized ways of designing curriculum, of engaging students and of evaluating performance of teachers and students, some will argue has had the impact of disassociating school leadership from the environment that it impacts, resulting in an improperly aloof administrative approach to leadership that is more dominated by bureaucracy than a true and inquiring interest in the improvement of education. The paper proposes a solution in distributed leadership, which ventures to extend opportunities for curricular design and contribution to members of an institution's personnel at every level. This solution is a controversial one. The paper's literature review process approaches a wide array of supporters for distributed leadership, a number of detractors and a host of parties on both sides that speak to the limitations of viable scientific evidence connecting positive learning outcomes to the adoption of this approach.
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Theoretical Underpinnings
Literature Review
Application
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"Still, the fact that so many of the studies which endorse and praise the impact of distributed leadership are nonetheless mostly prone to concessions as to the absence of either empiricism in their endorsements or the absence of positive evidence directly correlated positive student learning outcomes is problematic. This is particularly so because there exist a great many studies which either decry the danger of decentralizing administrative leadership or at least quite simply dismiss distributed leadership as negligible in its impact. A quantitative survey of Canadian teachers and students in 110 elementary schools, the study by Leithwood et al (1998) produces empirical findings which ultimately "suggest that teacher and principal leadership effects are modest, largely indirect, and account for comparable amounts of variation in student engagement." (Leithwood et al, 1998; p. 1) Leithwood et al make the case that there is as must lost to interest and aptitude amongst students as there is to be gained through this transition. Given the inherent costs to efficiency and resource in orientating toward any type of major organizational transition, this is an outcome which tends to reject the value or rationality in implementing a change toward distributed leadership." (Timperley, 2005; p. 395)"
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Public Administration: Four Major Administrative Traditions, 2004.
This paper reviews four fundamentally different intellectual traditions and offers input as to where the ?public administration? of the U.S. is in 2003.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper introduces the issue of public administration and then discusses four major theories of public administration: the Hamiltonian Tradition, the Jeffersonian Tradition, the Madisonian Tradition, and Wilsonian Tradition. The paper then compares these traditions and provides an analysis of the traditions and today?s U.S. executive administration.
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"Alexander Hamilton?s insistence on a strong executive branch was not based solely on his desire to push his own philosophy of public administration on the young nation. He had seen the failure of the Articles of Confederation in its attempt to solidify the country; states quarreled about everything before ratifying the Articles, and some even went out on a limb and had their own foreign policy. States couldn?t agree on paying for a national army, nor on taxation and spending. Hamilton?s balancing act was, how does the country create an executive ?powerful enough to make the government strong? (Kettl, page 30) and yet how does the country prevent a concentration of too much authority and power in the White House? Hamilton had plenty of experience in executive decision-making, as he was the very first treasury secretary in the nation; and it was his authorship of documents on public credit, national banking, and manufacturing that later formed the basis of the executive branch of national government."
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Higher Education Fiscal Responsibility, 2007.
An analysis of the fiscal roles of each member of a higher education administrative team.
993 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the various members of any higher education administrative team and describes their fiscal responsibility. It then discusses whether each member is a key or supporting member of the team, especially in terms of a shared process of overall fiscal responsibility to a higher education system and/or individual institution.
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"Therefore, in order for a higher education system and all of its various separate higher education institutions (and their component parts) to run and continue running as well as possible, now and on into the future, each administrative manager, rather purely a fiscal one or not (and most often not) must manage responsibly, and (ideally, at least) must also manage his or her area in combination and cooperation with all of the others. Above the governing board, then, may be and usually is a President or Chancellor, especially at state-run institutions but often at others as well. Then, in addition to chief academic, student affairs and financial officers there is also (typically) a chief foundation officer or officers, and sometimes a vice-president or equivalent person at the foundation below that, in charge of actual fundraising. Next are deans; chairs, and various lowest-level administrators (these are usually also full-time faculty with full or almost-full teaching loads) who each have their own distinct albeit lesser fiscal responsibilities within their smaller areas."
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Parliamentary Control over Administrative Law, 2008.
An analysis of administrative law in India and the control that the parliament of India has over administrative rule-making.
4,583 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 118.95
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This paper analyzes parliamentary control over administrative rule-making in India. It describes the various classifications of administrative action and then briefly defines the meaning of administrative rule-making. Next, the paper provides some insight into the concept of why administrative rule-making is necessary in the administration of the country. The paper then looks at the kinds of parliamentary control imposed over the administrative rule-making so as to keep a perfect balance between its power of delegation and its ultimate authority. Finally, the paper compares the situation in India and the United States.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1- Administrative Rule-Making: Meaning and Concept
Chapter 2 - Parliamentary control over Administrative Rule-Making
Chapter 3- A Comparative Study of the Parliamentary Control over Administrative Rule-Making: India and USA
Conclusion
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"The position of our country regarding the same has already been discussed in the previous chapter. In this chapter, the same shall be discussed regarding USA. The position in the United States is significantly different. For the U.S. Congress operates under a written constitution and the courts have the authority to interpret the Constitution and thereby declaring a congressional ruling unconstitutional if it conflicts with their views of the Constitution. Also the doctrine of 'delegaus non potest delegare' holds in United States, which means that a delegate cannot further delegate its powers. Thus, the Congress being a delegate of the people cannot further entrust its powers to any other agency."
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School Administrative Decisions, 2004.
This paper discusses that the most effective group to influence school administrative decisions are teachers.
1,035 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper outlines that one of the major disputes within educational institutions is the distribution of power and administrative responsibility: One side believes the administration and structuring of education needs to be left with ?professional? administrators, while the other side believes that teachers deserve a more central role. The author points out that teachers are affected by the decisions of administrators to a very high degree and need to have some control and influence over their fate. The paper concludes that the contention that teachers will advance their interests alone if given more administrative influence is absurd.
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"Obviously, it is the unanimous opinion of those within our educational institutions is that teachers? opinions are not granted the same attention as others of power, so the next step in analyzing this phenomenon is asking ourselves?why? Paul Moreno, a reporter for the Massachusetts News, believes the problem lies within the teacher?s union. He writes of teacher?s unions throughout the nation using coercive power for control. Unions maintain strong positions of power within state legislatures and parental groups within school systems."
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