Principal Candidates' Perceptions of Leadership Growth During a Summer Residency Practicum

• In Event: Meeting the Challenges of School Leaders' Professional Growth

Abstract

Field-based practicum experiences are essential in connecting classroom theory to the real world. In this study, we analyzed the perceptions of principal candidates regarding their summer residency practicum experiences via virtual semi- structured interviews. Principal candidates expressed leadership growth in the following Texas Principal Competency areas: leading learning, human resource management, and strategic operations. The results of this study may assist in revamping principal preparation programs for a more meaningful residency practicum experience.

Authors

• Elsa Villarreal, Texas A&M University - Commerce

• Zihan Geng, Texas A&M University - College Station

• Nariman H Eljaouhari, Texas A&M University - College Station

• Roya Pashmforoosh, Texas A&M University - College Station

• Christopher Prickett

• Matthew James Etchells, Texas A&M University - College Station

• Beverly J. Irby, Texas A&M University - College Station

• Rafael Lara-Alecio, Texas A&M University - College Station