Teachers' Perceptions Based on Tenure Status and Gender about Principals' Supervision

Bibliographic Details
Title: Teachers' Perceptions Based on Tenure Status and Gender about Principals' Supervision
Language: English
Authors: Range, Bret G., Finch, Kim, Young, Suzanne, Hvidston, David J.
Source: International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation. Mar 2014 9(1).
Availability: NCPEA Publications. Web site: http://www.ncpeapublications.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2014
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Tenure, Gender Differences, Principals, Online Surveys, Feedback (Response), Classroom Environment, Learner Engagement, Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies, Classroom Observation Techniques, Clinical Supervision (of Teachers), Teacher Supervision, Incidence, Time on Task
ISSN: 2155-9635
Abstract: This descriptive study assessed teachers' attitudes about their formative supervision and the observational ability of principals through the constructs of teacher tenure status and gender. In sum, 255 teachers responded to an online survey indicating teachers' desired feedback focused on classroom climate, student engagement, and instructional strategies. Results indicated no discernible patterns in frequency and length to principals' formal and informal classroom observations based on teachers' tenure status or gender. However, non-tenured teachers were more willing to be observed and more positive about principals' feedback than tenured teachers. Non-tenured teachers were also significantly more positive about principals' feedback about student engagement which led to these teachers feeling encouraged about principals' observations. Female teachers were also more positive about principals' observations and feedback than male teachers; however, there were no significant differences between male and female teachers on the constructs measured.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 56
Entry Date: 2014
Accession Number: EJ1024116
Database: ERIC