Adequacy of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) professional standards as perceived by female superintendents in Texas /
The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of female school superintendents in Texas with regard to the critical and necessary competencies and skills as identified in the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) document Professional Standards for the Superintendency (1993...
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of female school superintendents in Texas with regard to the critical and necessary competencies and skills as identified in the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) document Professional Standards for the Superintendency (1993). A questionnaire was sent to the total population of 112 female superintendents in Texas with 75 responding. In addition to requesting demographic information, the questionnaire sought to obtain the perceptions of Texas female superintendents regarding the importance of competencies as they pertain to two broad areas-the daily practice of superintendents and the emphasis that preparation programs placed on them. Major research findings included: 1. Of the top five competencies in terms of perceived importance in daily practice as a superintendent, only one ranked in the top 25 percent in terms of perceived emphasis in university preparation programs. This was Competency 7.4 - Demonstrate a use of system and staff evaluation data for personnel policy and decision-making. 2. The highest ranked competency in the area of practice ranked last in perceived emphasis by preparation programs. This was Competency 7.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive staff development programming. 3. When overall standards were compared, Standard 3, Communications and Community Relations, ranked first in both areas. The second and third highest ranking standards in perceived importance in practice, Standard 8 - Values and Ethics of Leadership, and Standard 2 - Policy and Governance, ranked fourth and fifth respectively in terms of emphasis in preparation programs. 4. The most critical areas perceived by female superintendents which are not in AASA competencies and skills and need to be addressed in university preparation programs are Finance/Budget Planning and Politics. Recommendations: 1. Improvement of university preparation programs to include the female perspective. 2. Increased awareness of needed competencies and skills for aspiring women superintendents. 3. Improvement of curriculum of superintendents' academies. Recommended areas for further research: 1. The political aspect of the role of the female superintendent. 2. Thorough analyses of the nature of female leadership in the superintendency. 3. The analyses of district size as a factor in perception of duties and responsibilities of a superintendent. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Educational Administration". |
| Physical Description: | xv, 154 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilm Inc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 128-137). |