Showing papers in "NASSP Bulletin in 1986"
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TL;DR: In this paper, the effective principal should emphasize leadership or mana gerial functions, and these writers pro vide the basis for reader evaluation of their own unique situa- tions.
Abstract: Should the effective principal emphasize leadership or mana gerial functions? In considering the question, these writers pro vide the basis for reader evaluation of their own unique situa tions.
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TL;DR: In this article, the author explores the requirements and differences between an ac countability system and a growth-oriented system of teacher evaluation and explores the answers to this basic ques tion in an eff...
Abstract: What are the requirements and the differences between an ac countability system and a growth-oriented system of teacher evaluation? The author explores the answers to this basic ques tion in an eff...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explain the details of a study that showed that travel and exchange of pro grams abroad are educationally beneficial, but they do not discuss the benefits of doing so with students.
Abstract: Educators who have "assumed" that travel and exchange pro grams abroad are educationally beneficial will breathe easier after reading this article. The authors explain the details of a study that v...
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TL;DR: This article explored the nature of the relationship between athletics and achievement and found that student athletes studied achieved significantly higher grades than non-participating peers, while non-athletes performed better than their peers.
Abstract: The study reported here was designed to explore the nature of the relationship between athletics and achievement. Readers will note that student athletes studied achieved significantly higher grades than nonparticipating peers.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors enumerated and compared secondary school counseling programs that use the learning styles approach and research that demonstrates how responding to individuals' styles in both teaching and counseling results in significantly increased achievement, more positive attitudes, and selected developmental gains such as expanded career awareness.
Abstract: (gifted, physically disabled, school dropouts) are described. Secondary school counseling programs that use the learning styles approach are enumerated and research that demonstrates how responding to individuals’ styles in both teaching and counseling results in significantly increased achievement, more positive attitudes, and selected developmental gains such as expanded career awareness is described. This book is a must for all counselors and teachers who work directly with secondary students with problems.
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TL;DR: The big question about dropout is "Do we really care?" or do we think their existence is actually good for the schools, such as simplifying teaching and reducing class size? The author of as mentioned in this paper asked these questions before describing the four Cs (cash, care, computers, and coalitions).
Abstract: The big question about dropouts is "Do we really care?" Or do we think their existence is actually good for the schools, such as simplifying teaching and reducing class size? The author exam ines these questions before describing the four Cs—cash, care, computers, and coalitions.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that participation in athletic programs is a valuable experience in its own right, one that should be available to all students doing passing work, not only to those who excel academically, accord ing t...
Abstract: Participation in athletic programs is a valuable experience in its own right, one that should be available to all students doing passing work, not only to those who excel academically, accord ing t...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors focus on how teachers should respond to increased pressure today for assigning more homework to students and how they should respond is the focus of this writer, who bases his recommenda tions on the a...
Abstract: Increased pressure today for teachers to assign more homework to students is facing many administrators. How they should respond is the focus of this writer, who bases his recommenda tions on the a...
TL;DR: A highly motivated staff and an effective school are not mutually exclusive, according to this writer, who describes how Peters and Waterman's "simultaneous loose-tight properties" can be applied to the school setting as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: A highly motivated staff and an effective school are not mutually exclusive, according to this writer, who describes how Peters and Waterman's "simultaneous loose-tight properties" can be applied to the school setting.
TL;DR: In this article, a prehensive program to enhance student athletes' academic potential is proposed. But student athletes have certain needs that differ from the general student population, and this needs to be taken into account.
Abstract: Student athletes have certain needs that differ from the general student population, says this writer, who proposes a com prehensive program to enhance their academic potential.
TL;DR: While new trends may be helping women to obtain ad ministrative positions, the percentage of women in such jobs remains low as discussed by the authors, and offers some suggestions for improving the situation.
Abstract: While certain new trends may be helping women to obtain ad ministrative positions, the percentage of women in such jobs remains low. This writer looks at the reasons why, and offers some suggestions for improving the situation.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that the primary method for bringing about constructive organizational change is through organizational development, which they contend is virtually synonymous with a climate-improvement program.
Abstract: who want to bring about constructive organizational change in their work setting. &dquo; The primary method for bringing about &dquo;constructive organizational change,&dquo; say the authors, is through &dquo;organizational development,&dquo; which they contend is &dquo;virtually synonymous with a climate-improvement program.&dquo; The book begins with two chapters on the theory and nature of organizational development. These two chapters, while providing useful background for anyone not familiar with organizational development, will not be easy reading for the busy principal. The authors’ considerable use of social science terminology such as &dquo;client subsystem&dquo; and &dquo;Macroaspects,&dquo; although perhaps necessary for communicating with other social scientists, could hinder the broader readership. However, if principals can avoid becoming frustrated with the social science trappings of the first two chapters, the rest of the book contains a number of useful ideas and techniques, and is fairly readable. Chapters on evaluation, diagnosis and readiness, communication, problem solving, decision making, and working with conflict should be of interest to many principals. The chapter on improving meetings is worth the price of the book by itself. In each of these chapters the important skills and concepts are defined and discussed, and examples of effective use
TL;DR: In this paper, the assistant principals are important people, and ask their colleagues to probe how they use their assistants, and suggest several suggestions about how to improve the situa tion.
Abstract: Assistant principals are important people, reminds this principal, who asks his colleagues to probe how they use their assistants. He follows with several suggestions about how to improve the situa tion.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors rebut some of the common arguments against dropout prevention programs, arguing that effective schools must address the needs of potential school dropouts and rebutting some of these arguments.
Abstract: Although the national reports have not focused on the problem, effective schools must address the needs of potential school dropouts. The author rebuts some of the common arguments against dropout prevention programs.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose an on-the-job development strategy to encourage effective behavior in order to transfer the lessons learned in training to transfer to the real-world.
Abstract: 9. On-The-Job-Development. The key failing in contemporary management and executive development is getting the lessons learned in training to transfer back to the job. In Springfield this problem is solved by having participants plan specific onthe-job development activities with their developmental mentors. These activities are real, as opposed to simulated, and they need to be completed within four to six weeks after the simulation. Most importantly, these activities include specific goals which require the application of the behaviors learned during the simulation to the solution of problems. The strategy is to reinforce effective behavior. If someone learns a
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors cite some of the factors that can contribute to increased or diminished self-esteem in a student's self-confidence, as well as their self-worth.
Abstract: Principals can take many steps to improve student self-esteem, says this writer, who cites some of the factors that can contribute to increased, or diminished, self-esteem.
TL;DR: Clarifying the relationship of curriculum, instruction, and super vision will not only help the teach ing/learning situation in general, but will also help principals in the school system as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Clarifying the relationship of curriculum, instruction, and super vision, this educator believes, will not only help the teach ing/learning situation in general, but will also help principals in th...
TL;DR: In this article, the evaluation of policies after their implementation, and dealing with practical problems and solutions amenable to planning and decision making, deals with practical solutions and deals with real-world problems.
Abstract: on the evaluation of policies after their implementation, and deals with practical problems and solutions amenable to planning and decision making. BASIC programs for Apple microcomputers for Critical Path Method (CPM); Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); methods of community, regional, and economic analyses; methods for determining attendance boundaries and site locations; population forecasting models such as the grade progression ratio model, the standard compound interest formula, a linear regression model, and a Bayesian forecasting mode; and a facilities re-
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate how extensively some 24 practices are implemented in middle schools and discuss the issues that must be resolved in middle-level education in order to improve the performance of middle schools.
Abstract: What are the important characteristics of middle schools? This is the question the authors set out to answer in a study that led to their investigating just how extensively some 24 practices are implemented in middle schools. In addition, they discuss the issues that must be resolved in middle level education.
TL;DR: The role of the principal as instruc tional leader has been affirmed after study after study as mentioned in this paper, however, some principals question how they can best exercise that leadership, and a principal himself, the author con cept...
Abstract: Study after study has affirmed the role of the principal as instruc tional leader. Principals, however, question how they can best exercise that leadership. A principal himself, the author con cept...
TL;DR: The authors argue that the overriding purpose of middle level education continues to be that of providing programs based on the unique characteristics, needs, and interests of middle-level students, and that middle schools are here to stay.
Abstract: Middle schools are here to stay, these writers say. They believe the overriding purpose of middle level education continues to be that of providing programs based on the unique characteristics, needs, and interests of middle level students.
TL;DR: In this article, a school-business partnership can provide a valuable dimension to the educational program, but proper planning is a necessity and care must be taken to ensure a balanced effort, according to this writer.
Abstract: A school-business partnership can provide a valuable dimension to the educational program, but proper planning is a necessity and care must be taken to ensure a balanced effort, according to this writer.
TL;DR: The guiding principles for leadership are transactional, not coer cive or charismatic, according to as mentioned in this paper, who explores on these pages the ethical use of power in the principalship.
Abstract: The guiding principles for leadership are transactional, not coer cive or charismatic, according to this writer, who explores on these pages the ethical use of power in the principalship.
TL;DR: HERSEY as mentioned in this paper is the former director of NASSP's National Assessment Center Project (NACP), which developed a plan to assist school districts in identifying and developing highly skilled school leaders.
Abstract: PAUL W. HERSEY is director of NASSP’s National Assessment Center Project. ASSP, in 1975 with technical assistance from a special committee of industrial psychologists and the American Psychological Association, formulated a plan to assist school districts in identifying and developing highly skilled school leaders. Thus started the Association’s Assessment Center Project. After four years of research and development related to this psychometric process,