Dissertation
RESILIENCY: AN ACTION RESEARCH STUDY WITH TWO HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Doctor of Education (EdD), Washington State University
01/2012
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/4670
Abstract
The purpose of this action research study was to explore and identify how reliability and resilience are evident in the daily lives of principals in an urban school district. The study was structured according to Stringer's (2007) action research methodology. This action research employs a design that follows a cycle of inquiry. Data collection included interviews, artifacts, observations, regional meetings and district leadership meetings. The final phase of reflection allowed for new learning about the organizational environment that may result in potential change.
One major outcome of this study was the reduction in stress on both principals as evidenced by an increase in their well-being. Conclusions of this study include the importance of informing and including principals in decisions that are made centrally and the significance of providing them autonomy to make mindful decisions as they understand the complexities of their buildings more than central office.
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Details
- Title
- RESILIENCY
- Creators
- Nancy Elizabeth Coogan
- Contributors
- Gordon S Gates (Advisor)Gene Sharratt (Committee Member)Joan Kingrey (Committee Member)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Educational Leadership, Sport Studies, and Educational/Counseling Psychology, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EdD), Washington State University
- Number of pages
- 148
- Identifiers
- 99900581853301842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Dissertation