The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of stress, burnout, and coping strategies among public secondary school principals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. All public secondary school principals in Kuala Lumpur were asked to participate in the study. The principals p…
Dans la foulée des politiques d’ajustement structurel (PAS), les autorités marocaines ont entrepris en 1985 de réformer le secteur éducatif, en visant entre autres, d'améliorer le processus d’allocation des ressources et d’augmenter les nouvelles inscriptions au niveau fondament…
This research study examined how school leaders, in particular the associate superintendent of curriculum and a junior high school principal, in the same district collaborated to plan for and implement mandated change. In this research study, the mandated change was that of the …
This qualitative case study investigated the leadership perspectives of 13 Lebanese Catholic school principals and 4 educational leaders in the Governorate of Mount Lebanon via personal interviews, observations, and documents. It focused on whether Catholic school principals are…
In conducting this study, the main objectives were (a) to explore various relationships between Muslim organization members' satisfaction with life and the academic domain and certain demographic variables; (b) to examine a proposed typology of human behavior, taking into accoun…
The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes of principals regarding the provision of special education services using the traditional special education model compared to using the response to intervention model. The major research and related research questions were i…
This mixed methods study examined how teachers at Valley High School internalize the phenomenon of teacher burnout. Teachers at Valley High School are suffering from teacher burnout on a daily basis with little to no support. The teachers at Valley High School were asked to part…
In the field of education, the Islamic educational institutions, both formal and non-formal, have played a major role in educating Indonesians from the colonial era 1600-1945, to the present day. One of the Islamic educational institutions famous for its Islamic approach is the …
This study is rooted in several interests of the researcher: 1) Literature focusing on the importance of teacher identity development for pre-service and in-service teachers; 2) Several crises in the Jewish community including the high rates of assimilation and the shortage of t…
This empirical study examines the factors determining the attraction and retention of qualified secondary school teachers in Jordan, and explores policy initiatives the Jordanian government might take to rectify these problems. The target population consists of three subpopulati…
Variations in educational policy outcomes have always been perceived as policy failures, and they are often associated with policymakers insensitivity to what is happening down at the grass roots level, and with implementers' inefficiency and non-compliance. Based on institution…
In the United States and abroad, violence is still plaguing our schools. During the 1990s, many schools experienced sporadic but violent occurrences of school violence (Ismaili, 2011; Yogan, 2000). Although, most violent school acts are random and school crime is down, school in…
During the 1980's, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was categorized as a developmental disorder separate from other developmental disorders, in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders III (DSM-III). There were various pioneers and advocates who have helped the ev…
This research study examined Generation Y new teachers, the process of new teacher induction, and the most effective methods for providing professional development in instructional technology for Generation Y teachers. This research study examined Generation Y new teachers, the …
My study examines the experiences and perceptions of Ethiopian immigrants in Chicago particularly as they relate to their involvement in their children's schooling. Through narrative interviews I was able to hear stories of migration, education, and life changes within families …
This thesis investigates the growth of non-governmental education providers of Iran. From a grounded theory approach, this study starts with no particular hypothesis. The study begins with a historical review of the Iranian education system in order to reveal the important role …
The purpose of this study focused on identifying the perceived factors needed for maintaining and improving job satisfaction of K-5 teachers in Illinois. Determining how school leaders can improve their understanding of all generations, and therefore work to increase motivation …
The purpose of this case study explores the impact of an immersion experience to a least developed country on the vocation of lay teacher leaders in American Jesuit High Schools. Nine lay teacher leaders engaged in a four stage process of immersion from November 2009 to August 2…
Sustainable school reform efforts are needed to move schools closer toward the ideals of equity, justice and success for every student. The success or failure of a school and its students often hinges on the effectiveness of leadership. Research reveals that transformational sch…