Networkings Role in the Informal Learning of Elementary Principals

Autor/in	Ringling, Joshua J.
Titel	Networkings Role in the Informal Learning of Elementary Principals
Quelle	(2019), (151 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, Old Dominion University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-0857-8948-6
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Principals; Elementary Schools; Informal Education; Social Networks; Professional Development + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Principal; Schulleiter; Elementary school; Grundschule; Volksschule; Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk
Abstract	Formal learning is an important aspect for school principals in the era of federal and state accountability. These formal learning opportunities provide the conditions for leadership development and personal growth. Although formal learning has been a consistent focus of educational leadership research, informal learning has not. The purpose of this study was to use qualitative case study methodology to gain a better understanding of in depth Social Networking amongst school principals with varying levels of experience, as well as capturing the what and how of knowledge transfer amongst principals. This study found that a principal's informal learning opportunities are just as important as formal ones, and often occur more frequently. Informal learning allows principals to continually develop and refine their practices without the confines of formally set dates and times. Informal learning happens organically and is needs driven based on what knowledge a principal requires at a given point in time. The results and findings of this study provide the opportunity for future research related to networking and informal learning amongst school leaders. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01