Ineffective School Leadership: Teachers Weigh In

Session Type: Working Group Roundtable

Abstract

Effective school leaders are essential to the success of the school. Teachers have left schools due to ineffective campus leadership, but often do not report why they left or do not have mechanisms in place to support their claims. The purpose of this qualitative study is to understand the perceptions of teachers who work in elementary, middle, and high schools in Texas on the qualities of ineffective principals and how these qualities affect teacher retention. Respondents reported that ineffective principals lacked character and professionalism/ethics; exhibited poor leadership skills; did not practice effective communication; and lacked the capacity to develop a positive learning climate. We offer recommendations for principals for improving their leadership and school climate to support and retain teachers.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Leadership for School Improvement

Chairs

• Sonya D. Hayes, University of Tennessee

• Jerry Ray Burkett, Texas Woman's University

Papers

• Ineffective School Leadership: Teachers Weigh In - Sonya D. Hayes, University of Tennessee; Jerry Ray Burkett, Texas Woman's University

• Next-Level Leadership: Preparing Assistant Principals for Campus Leadership - Jerry Ray Burkett, Texas Woman's University; Sonya D. Hayes, University of Tennessee