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Anderson, Gary L. – 1987
This paper identifies two broad types of "critical" ethnographic research. One type attempts to empower social actors by providing emic-oriented accounts which tend to emphasize the integrity of their constructs, thus laying the groundwork for a redistribution of social power. The other type attempts to combine analysis of phenomenal, micro-level…
Descriptors: Action Research, Administrator Role, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Context
Greenfield, William D. – 1984
This document includes a research review and commentary on the role, career, and work of assistant principals; an overview of theories and concepts useful to studying the administrative career in education; and propositions regarding professional training practices and personnel policies in education. Results of a review of the research on the…
Descriptors: Action Research, Administrator Education, Administrator Role, Assistant Principals
Sheive, Linda T., Ed.; Schoenheit, Marian B., Ed. – 1987
Symbolic leadership and culture are the guiding concepts of nine selections presented in this 1987 yearbook. In part 1, "Organizational Perspectives on the Work of Leaders," Terrence E. Deal predicts that future educational organizations will depend upon leaders who have shaped cultural patterns from traditions, current realities, and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Behavior Standards, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences