Author: Matthew Joseph Cieslowski Publisher: ISBN: Category : School principals Languages : en Pages : 306
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This mixed methods study investigated teacher perceptions of the role of the high school building principal in schools with relatively high levels of collective efficacy. The study consisted of two phases. The first phase involved an analysis of the Collective Efficacy Scale that was administered to teachers in eight high schools. Three high schools with relatively high levels of collective efficacy, as determined by the data gathered in the first phase of research, were selected as research sites for the second phase of the study. These three schools served communities and students with a range of socioeconomic indicators while maintaining relatively high levels of collective efficacy. This second phase of research was a qualitative analysis of information gathered from semi-structured interviews with teachers who were identified by staff nominations as key informants. Teachers at all schools described school culture and trust as key components leading to relatively high levels of collective efficacy in their schools. Teachers provided evidence that the building principal played a role in creating and sustaining school culture and trust. These schools had cultures that valued the emotional and academic relationships between teachers and students as the centerpiece of student success. Teacher's believed that in general the entire teaching staff regularly went "above and beyond" to meet student needs. The principal was described as a protector and active member of the school culture. The principal was seen as protecting the culture from perceived negative outside forces as well as perceived internal threats. The described relationship between the principal and the teachers mirrored the relationship that teachers had with their students. The principal was described as understanding of the pressures of teaching, emotionally connected with the teachers, and wise enough to provide autonomy to teachers who supported the building culture through their efforts.
Author: Kyla J. Prusak Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 114
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Research continues to support the positive link between teacher collective efficacy and student achievement. The purpose of this study was to better understand how principal leadership behaviors affect teacher collective efficacy beliefs. The study was designed around Goddard, Hoy, and Hoy's construct of teacher collective efficacy, which is grounded on Bandura's efficacy constructs. The sequential mixed-methods study was designed to examine the perceptions of teacher participants from one Texas Title I middle school regarding principal leadership behaviors. A case study approach was used to construct meaning from teachers' perceptions about the effects of principal behaviors on teachers' beliefs regarding the components of collective efficacy. The quantitative portion of the study (a survey) examined teacher perceptions of their collective efficacy beliefs regarding various facets of the school organization. The qualitative portion (focus group and individual interviews) centered on what teachers perceive to be the impact of principal leadership behaviors on their teacher collective efficacy. Findings from the quantitative portion of the study suggest that teachers perceive their levels of collective efficacy to be higher when reflecting on factors that are primarily connected to school, like learning, motivating students, and handling student discipline issues. Findings from the qualitative portion of the study suggest that when principals exhibit collaboration, empowerment, relationship building, and trust, teachers perceive the leader to be effective. The study was limited to one Title I middle school so an extension to the study which would include other middle or additional high schools is recommended.
Author: Kimberly I. Minor Publisher: ISBN: Category : School principals Languages : en Pages : 104
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This study examined the impact of principal leadership characteristics and behaviors on teacher's perceptions of self and collective efficacy at three career stages. Forty-six teachers from six school buildings within a single southeastern Pennsylvania school district participated in the study. Multiple data collection instruments were utilized to provide qualitative data on teacher perceptions of personal and collective efficacy relative to their perceptions of their principal's leadership and their career stage. The researcher found that schools in which teachers had positive perceptions of their principal also exhibited stronger collective efficacy perceptions. The research also revealed that teachers' personal efficacy perceptions were sometimes situational and impacted directly through feedback from their principals and indirectly through their principals' leadership behaviors.
Author: Jenni Donohoo Publisher: Corwin Press ISBN: 1506356532 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 164
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Improve student outcomes with collective teacher efficacy. If educators’ realities are filtered through the belief that they can do very little to influence student achievement, then it is likely these beliefs will manifest in their practice. The solution? Collective efficacy (CE)—the belief that, through collective actions, educators can influence student outcomes and increase achievement. Educators with high efficacy show greater effort and persistence, willingness to try new teaching approaches, and attend more closely to struggling students’ needs. This book presents practical strategies and tools for increasing student achievement by sharing: Rationale and sources for establishing CE Conditions and leadership practices for CE to flourish Professional learning structures/protocols
Author: Stefani Arzonetti Hite Publisher: Corwin Press ISBN: 1071801783 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 203
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Inspiration and Guidance to Develop Collective Teacher Efficacy Collective efficacy, or a shared belief that through collective action educators can positively influence student outcomes, has remained at the top of a list of influences on student achievement in John Hattie’s Visible Learning research. Collective efficacy has been embodied by many educators, though collaboration tends to be focused on building community and relationships, which alone are not enough to move the needle on student achievement. This book contains stories of collective efficacy in schools where it has been actualized in practice, and includes: • Real-world case studies of teams who have fostered and sustained collective efficacy • Practical guidance for building collective efficacy through professional learning designs • Tools that can be adapted for specific needs or local contexts Through these accounts, readers will gain a better understanding of ways to capitalize on the reciprocal relationship between student achievement and collective efficacy by having a clear understanding of what collective efficacy looks like and how it can be accomplished.
Author: John Hattie Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1134024126 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 389
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This unique and ground-breaking book is the result of 15 years research and synthesises over 800 meta-analyses on the influences on achievement in school-aged students. It builds a story about the power of teachers, feedback, and a model of learning and understanding. The research involves many millions of students and represents the largest ever evidence based research into what actually works in schools to improve learning. Areas covered include the influence of the student, home, school, curricula, teacher, and teaching strategies. A model of teaching and learning is developed based on the notion of visible teaching and visible learning. A major message is that what works best for students is similar to what works best for teachers – an attention to setting challenging learning intentions, being clear about what success means, and an attention to learning strategies for developing conceptual understanding about what teachers and students know and understand. Although the current evidence based fad has turned into a debate about test scores, this book is about using evidence to build and defend a model of teaching and learning. A major contribution is a fascinating benchmark/dashboard for comparing many innovations in teaching and schools.
Author: Robert J. Marzano Publisher: ASCD ISBN: 141660314X Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 204
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This guide to the 21 leadership responsibilities that influence student achievement will help school leaders focus on changes that really make a difference.
Author: John Hattie Publisher: Corwin Press ISBN: 1544383479 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 185
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This innovative book details how knowledge, skills, and dispositions entangle to create collective and individual beliefs, and leads educators to mobilize collective efficacy in the classroom.
Author: Matthew Joseph Cieslowski
Author: Kyla J. Prusak
Author: Kimberly I. Minor
Author: Jenni Donohoo
Author: Stefani Arzonetti Hite
Author: John Hattie
Author: Ann Hart DiPetrillo
Author: Robert J. Marzano
Author: John Hattie
Author: Molly Lynn Evans