Search for dissertations about: "Teachers and principal"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Teachers and principal.

  1. 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

  2. 2. Participation in school for children in socially challenged areas : Achieving and socializing

    Author : Anna Niia; Staffan Bengtsson; Mats Granlund; Lena Almqvist; Ylva Svensson; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The Swedish school is not only an institution for learning. It is also the most significant social context for its students. In the Swedish regulatory documents for school the importance of democracy, democratic values and becoming a citizen of a democratic society is emphasized, as is the importance of interaction. READ MORE

  3. 3. Learning Principalship: Becoming a Principal in a Swedish Context : A study of Principals in Education and Practice

    Author : Stina Jerdborg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; leadership practice; practice-based approach; principal; principal program; professional development; professional learning; school practice;

    Abstract : Novice principals are expected to acquire professional skills by participating in education. Consequently, expectations are set for principal education to support novice principals in how to take on principalship. READ MORE

  4. 4. 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

  5. 5. 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