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Educ 5324-Vedat Erden Article Review-1
Educ 5324-Vedat Erden Article Review-1
INTRODUCTION
Research Questions (if research questions are not specifically mentioned, what
is the theoretical background or overarching theme):
1- What are principals’ perceptions of the importance of technology?
2- Do principals’ perceptions of technology differ by years of experience and gender?
What is the methodology for the research or approach used to understand the
issue? Provide information regarding the following:
Participants:
8 Principals from high-performing Title I elementary schools in Virginia.
Procedures:
A set of 15 questions, with five subsets of questions, were posed to each participant in
the same order and the same way. Individual interviews with eight elementary public
school principals of high-performing low income schools uncovered communication
behaviors that were consistent among these school principals. Participants self-reported
on their own communication strategies (verbal, nonverbal, and written) and leadership
behaviors.
Data Analysis:
All participants and any identifying factors remained confidential. Each interview
lasted an average 28.9 minutes with a range of 23 to 39 minutes in duration. Seven of
the eight participants previewed and provided thoughtful and on-topic information
related to communication and leadership. One participant was frequently off topic and
required redirection. This interview was the longest at 39 minutes. All participants
talked at length on the topic of overall leadership style and made nearly equal
contributions across all five themes.
The data analysis revealed that principals at these eight high-performing schools
identified communication as a key component for their school’s success.
Reference
Waxman, H., Boriack, A., Yuan-Hsuan, L., & MacNeil, A. (2013). Principals'