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| Autor/in | Foster, Andreia |
|---|---|
| Titel | A Study of Gulf Coast African American Female Superintendents' Demographics and Perceptions |
| Quelle | (2018), (239 Seiten)
PDF als Volltext D.Ed. Dissertation, Tarleton State University |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
| ISBN | 978-0-4383-2100-7 |
| Schlagwörter | Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; African Americans; Females; Women Administrators; Administrator Attitudes; Barriers; Superintendents; Administrator Characteristics; Age Differences; Professional Development; Career Development; Teaching Experience; Interpersonal Competence; Educational Improvement; Knowledge Level; Alabama; Florida; Louisiana; Mississippi; Texas |
| Abstract | The twofold purpose of the study was to (1) identify selected personal and professional characteristics of sitting African American female superintendents in the five Gulf Coast states, and (2) identify perceptions held by sitting African American female superintendents in the five Gulf Coast states related to the importance of selected factors as either contributors or barriers in attainment of the public school superintendent position. Nineteen African American female superintendents employed in the 2017-18 school year in the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas responded to 39-items on the "Gulf Coast African American Female Superintendent Survey". The study employed a quantitative descriptive research design. Data were collected and analyzed using Qualtrics® online survey software. Findings related to the personal characteristics of the Gulf Coast African American female superintendents were consistent with data collected in other studies of African American female superintendents with one exception. The majority of the female superintendents were six to 10 years younger than African American female superintendents in previous studies. The professional characteristics of the participants in the study were similar to previously identified professional characteristics of Black female superintendents. The majority of the Gulf Coast African American female superintendents had three or less years of experience and had been superintendents in only one state. Over half of the respondents had followed a traditional career path: teacher-building administrator-central office administrator-superintendent. Two unexpected findings were that two of the superintendents had no teaching experience, and one respondent had obtained the superintendency at age 30. The majority of the superintendents indicated they would choose to become superintendents again if they were starting over. Interpersonal skills and an emphasis on improving instruction were rated by the respondents as important factors contributing to the attainment of a superintenency. Knowledge of the instructional process, the ability to maintain organization relationships, and management skills were also perceived to be important factors for those seeking a superintendent's position. Factors that were perceived to be barriers to attainment of superintendency were (a) "school boards do not actively recruit African Americans", and (b) " perception that females cannot handle dual responsibilities of a demanding position and family." Sexism and racism were realities for the superintendents. Racism was considered to the greater barrier. [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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| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2020/1/01 |
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