Selection of Elementary and Secondary School Principals in Taiwan Stakeholders’ Perspectives

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Abstract

This study investigates the principal selection policy in Taiwan, where local education authorities are authorized to select elementary and secondary school principals under the guidance of the Ministry of Education. Using mix- methods, the study explores the underlying logics of policy implementation, namely bureaucracy and democracy. A survey involving 517 current principals was conducted. The results showed that the respondents demonstrate high preparedness for the selection process but express concerns about fairness in the principal committee operation and policy outcomes, particularly among those who perceive higher control from local education authorities. Additionally, the fairness of principal committees and candidate readiness mediated the effects of policy implementation on desired outcomes, especially the fairness of principal committees plays the crucial role.

Authors

• Feng-I Feng, National Chi Nan University

• Tzu-Wei Wang, Virginia Commonwealth University