| Summary: | 碩士 === 輔仁大學 === 教育領導與發展研究所 === 97 === This case study was from the perspective of qualitative study and the research time sustained approximately 9 months from August 2007 to April 2008. The study utilized methods of observation, interview and documentation analyses to collect data in order to explore the leadership behaviors of the novice principal. Including the principal, there were 25 administrative staff, teachers, and parents were interviewed using the semi-structured interview protocols designed by the researcher. The following conclusions were drawn from the result of these observations, interview transcripts and analyses of related documents.
The case principal leaded school changes in mild and gradual ways. In the first year of his principalship, he observed the traditional culture of the school and made changes based on respecting these traditions. With respect to promote and establish new policies, the case principal considered the identity of the school and acceptance of the school stakeholders.
After arriving school, the principal did not restructure the administrative group. He only switched the positions of several directors for the purposes of broadening the views of the directors. However, the principal emphasized the coordination and collaboration among administrative offices. He also delegated the power to the administrative staff and stressed that the administration should support teaching. He not only emphasized the elaboration of school affairs but also showed the caring behaviors among every school members.
In the aspect of communication, the case principal enhanced listening and information communication as well as its transmission. In addition to understand needs of the stakeholders, the principal also accentuated transmission and receivability of his educational beliefs.
The case principal made plans with the resources and analyzed what is going to be done that could make the school become better. He promoted the marketing activities of school in order to establish excellent pubic relations with the community and facilitate the implementation of the school’s marketing activities.
Finally, he regarded students as the subject of education, and put the benefits of students above everything else. He put an emphasis on the profession of teaching and cared about students’ future development. He not only respected the professionalism of teachers, but also encouraged in the teacher professional development. Therefore, teachers could build better teaching skills and the students could have better learning.
In the end, this study proposed suggestions for the principal according to the outcomes of the study. The case principal needs to balance the delegation and consideration of details in implementation. He also needs to provide more opportunities to dialogue with the teachers and find out the volunteers to work together for school future.
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