Pedagogical Gaps in the Bridge from Classroom to Field for Pre-Service Principal Competence Development

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  • Author(s): Dexter, Sara (ORCID Dexter, Sara (ORCID 0000-0002-3254-7727); Moraguez, Daniel (ORCID Moraguez, Daniel (ORCID 0000-0002-8742-189X); Clement, Davis (ORCID Clement, Davis (ORCID 0000-0003-1563-6776)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Educational Administration. 2022 60(5):473-492.
  • Publication Date:
    2022
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      20
    • Subject Terms:
      Administrator Education; Principals; Competence; Administrator Characteristics; Instructional Leadership; Teaching Methods; Internship Programs; COVID-19; Pandemics; Curriculum Design; Educational Quality
    • Accession Number:
      10.1108/JEA-07-2021-0141
    • ISSN:
      0957-8234
      1758-7395
    • Abstract:
      Purpose: This cross-sectional survey captured educational leadership preparation programs' (ELPPs') relative emphases on 12 evidence-based school leadership competences and related pedagogical approaches to identify the gap between optimal performance per the literature base and actual practice reported for US ELPPs. Design/methodology/approach: A survey with closed and open-ended questions was sent to all program coordinators of US-based ELPPs. Findings: Results indicate instructional leadership and use of data are especially emphasized competences, and readings and class-based work were the most prevalent modes of instruction. The most prevalent teaching methods are text and class-based work, and residencies/internships. The least prevalent are instructional tools associated with practice and rehearsal, such as simulations. Research limitations/implications: The data were collected prior to the world-wide shift in educational delivery associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. While they do not capture during-pandemic approaches, the national-level findings provide an impetus for altering or strengthening approaches to leader preparation based upon the shortcomings these results suggest. Originality/value: There has been no previous inquiry into all US ELPPs regarding how their curriculum aligns with empirically based leadership competences, what their pedagogical approaches include or the needs they identify to further improve their program's quality.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2022
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1347987