Educational Administration Articles

The article Principals’ Values in School Administration was written by an assistant professor in Educational Administration at the University of Osmangazi in Turkey. The author’s source was from the Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice journal. I found this article interesting because it discussed the values that principals should have. The data was obtained from nineteen principals from different types of schools in Turkey. The results from the study showed that principals should have some common values such as justice, confidence, school rules, and sedulity. The principals interviewed felt that power should be used as needed, but should also be equal with teachers and parents. Most principals also believed they should treat teachers fairly and keep conversations confidential. The author goes on to state that as professionals, principals should demonstrate certain traits such as honesty, participation, and knowledge. The source of the second article “Instructional Studies of the Rural Teaching Principal: Double the Trouble or Twice the Fun!” is International Studies in Educational Administration journal. I found this article interesting because I teach in a rural community and wanted to learn more about principals that lead schools in similar communities, as well as, help teach. The authors defined a teaching principal as a principal who has a “double load” or dual roles in teaching and administration. Results showed that the teaching principals felt that their role as a teacher and principal helped their leadership skills. Having a double load helped the principals build strong relationships with their students and parents. The principals’ roles helped them focus on characteristics such as honesty, independence, and good work ethic. The authors of the article The Recruitment and Selection of Principals Who Increase