Search for dissertations about: "Pedagogical Leadership"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words Pedagogical Leadership.

2. 1. Successful Principal Leadership: : Prerequisites, Processes and Outcomes

   Author : Monika Törnsén; Olof Johansson; Ingrid Nilsson; Ulf P. Lundgren; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; success; principal; successful school; frame factor model; prerequisite; process; outcome; pedagogical leadership; equivalence; Education; Pedagogik; pedagogik; Education;

   Abstract : This thesis' main theme is successful principal leadership in secondary schools within the Swedish education system. Successful principal leadership is examined from three perspectives: What are the processes of a successful principal? Do the leadership processes relate to successful academic and social outcomes of schools? What are the prerequisites for successful principal leadership? The Frame Factor Model and the three concepts of prerequisites, processes and outcomes constitute an overarching framework. READ MORE

4. 2. Communication between principals and teachers in successful schools

   Author : Helene Ärlestig; Jonas Höög; Ingrid Nilsson; Jorunn Møller; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Communication; Cultur; Leadership; Organization; Structure; Sucessful schools; Pedagogical Leadership; Principal; Teacher; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the interplay between organizational structure and culture and principals’ communication with their teachers in a Swedish school setting. Especially communication about issues connected to teaching and learning, student outcomes and school improvement are in focus. READ MORE

5. 3. Measuring peer victimization and school leadership : A study of definitions, measurement methods and associations with psychosomatic health

   Author : Lisa Hellström; Curt Hagquist; Robert Thornberg; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bullying; measurement methods; pedagogical leadership; psychosomatic health; Rasch analysis; Mobbning; mätmetoder; pedagogiskt ledarskap; psykosomatisk hälsa; Rasch analys; Public Health Science; Folkhälsovetenskap;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore methods for assessing peer victimization and pedagogical leadership in school.The thesis includes four studies. Study I and II are based on web-based questionnaires among 2, 568 students in grades 7, 8 and 9. READ MORE

6. 4. Educational contexts and designs for cultivating leaders capable of addressing the wicked issues of sustainability transitions

   Author : James Ayers; Göran Broman; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sustainability; Education; Leadership; Complexity; Wicked problems; Competencies; Wellbeing; Resilience;

   Abstract : The ongoing sustainability crisis offer numerous, multifaced societal challenges as a result of the ongoing degradation of socio-ecological systems by human activity causing massive ecological damage and human suffering. Overcoming these difficulties begs for the rapid transition of society towards sustainability. READ MORE

7. 5. Moving Beyond Internal Affairs : Making Sense of Principals' Leadership Practices in Collaboration for School Improvement

   Author : Susanne Sahlin; J OLa Lindberg; Lena Ivarsson; Helene Ärlestig; Michael Schratz; Mittuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; beyond‐school collaboration; collaboration; leadership; leadership practices; organisation; principal; principal leadership; school leader; teacher.;

   Abstract : The thesis takes its point of departure from the recent interest in collaboration and networking as major school improvement strategies and the school leader’s crucial role in these processes. Educational research indicates that if schools are to meet future demands, then leadership must rest on trust within the organisation and a principal’s leadership must be understood in the frame of professional collaboration and social learning. READ MORE