Factors Influencing School Principals' Motivation to Become Principals in the United States and Germany

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      AERA Online Paper Repository. Available from: American Educational Research Association. 1430 K Street NW Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-238-3200; Fax: 202-238-3250; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.aera.net
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      19
    • Subject Terms:
      Administrators; Self Motivation; Career Choice; Foreign Countries; Administrator Surveys; Barriers
    • Subject Terms:
      Germany; North Carolina
    • Accession Number:
      10.3102/1566024
    • Abstract:
      In Germany and the U.S.A, the importance of effective school leadership toward creating successful schools is undisputed. Yet in both countries, attracting, developing, and retaining highly qualified school principals is a continuing challenge. The current study examined the impact of nine work-related factors that influenced the motivation of 145 German principals and 134 U.S.A. principals to become school leaders. Through survey data and follow-up interviews, researchers identified similarities and differences in the factors that shaped the motivation of principals in the two countries. These findings offer opportunities for Germany and the U.S.A. to learn from each other regarding ways to entice people to become school leaders.
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    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      ED625288