Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Leadership and Management

Subject Categories

Educational Administration and Supervision | Secondary Education

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Educational Leadership and Management

Thesis Adviser

Teresa P. Yesa

Abstract/Summary

This study analyzed the school leadership of ten principals in top-performing public secondary schools in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. It used case study in qualitative research as a method. A purposive sample of ten principals and seventy two faculty respondents were chosen. The study analyzed gathered data through constant comparison method in qualitative research. In the empirical study, it became apparent that democratic leadership style was the most popular leadership style. Laissez faire and situational leadership styles were also practiced by a few. Self-confidence, integrity, creative thinking capacities and courage are the personality traits of principals as well as willingness to assume responsibility. Ego drive and discipline are the motivational traits of principals. Meanwhile, clear vision and mission, collaborating and communicating, evaluating and sharing leadership are some leadership strategies used in the exercise of school leadership by principals in ten top-performing public secondary schools in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. Keywords: School Leadership, Leadership Styles, Personality Traits, Motivational Traits, school leadership strategies.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG004491

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

VI, 141 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Public schools; High schools --China-- Administration; School management and organization--China; Education, Secondary--Administration; Educational leadership

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