Tested theoretical and null hypotheses concerning principals' optimism, teacher perceptions of that optimism, and school effectiveness. Teachers and principals in 50 secondary schools responded to two standard measures. Teacher perceptions of their principal's optimism and of their school's effectiveness were correlated, but the principal's…

It was found that teachers' own views on pupil control predicted their pupil control behavior, while organizational pressures, represented by teacher perceptions of the pupil control views of colleagues and the principal, failed to do so. (Author/IRT)

A total of 296 faculty members completed three versions of the Pupil Control Ideology (PCI) form and a sociometric scale. Findings revealed positive relationships between the individual teacher's PCI and his perception of the PCI both of members of his informal group and of teachers in the school district. (Author)

Examines the state of the art of theory and theorizing in educational administration, investigates in what ways and why theory and practice have been disconnected and how they could be better conjoined, and suggests a number of strategies that may profitably be used to provide field data with theoretical utility. (Author/IRT)

Pupil control is regarded as an integrative theme to explain the collection of extensive observations made in schools. This report attempts to define and measure pupil control behavior, a companion concept to pupil control ideology. (Author/WM)

Criteria are set forth for a philosophy that could contribute to advancement in educational administration. Three broad areas are covered: (1) the ideas and methods of educational administration; (2) communication and verification in the field; and (3) values and the normative side of education. (TE)

Explores major trends in thought and research over the past 25 years in educational administration. Presents suggestions concerning endeavors that could become part of the research agenda during the forthcoming 25 years and emphasizes the need to link theoretical explanations to careful empirical work. (CJH)

Expands the author's past criticisms of phenomenological and Marxist perspectives regarding educational administration; provides an analysis of the concept of loose coupling; and offers a philosophical alternative to phenomenological and positivistic positions. Emphasizes the interplay of philosophical viewpoints with issues in theory, research,…

Predicts and finds conservative pluralistic ignorance" concerning pupil control ideology among both teachers and principals, although each group attributes a greater custodial orientation to the other group. (Author/JH)

A study involving an exemplary high school found an organizational culture that cut across all school groups, including students. A set of reinforcing elements were identified, including commitment of administrators, parents, and teachers to academic study and students who associated academic success with material success. (13 references) (MLH)

When interviewed about school personnel's serious misconduct incidents, 50 superintendents indicated they case managed the incidents, mindful of due process. Comparisons were made with a previous study of principals. Results suggested that institutional organizations theory's blanket emphasis on ritualistic legitimation, the logic of confidence,…

Presents John Dewey's version of pragmatism and discusses implications for reflective administration. Dewey's pragmatist perspective represents a severe challenge to subjectivists and critical theorists. Deweyan science emphasizes the creative, human, and fallible, but self-corrective, aspects of scientific inquiry. For administrators, reflective…