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Direct linkEdiger, Marlow – College Student Journal, 2014
The role of the school principal has changed much in the recent intervening years. He/she was formerly thought of as a manager and management of the local school. Today the principal is seen as the leader of curriculum improvement. School principals must believe in pupils being able to achieve optimally in school and in life. Principals must…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Role, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
Download full textEdiger, Marlow – 2001
The role of the school principal in a community of learners is discussed. A "community of learners" refers to a group of individuals with common interests who share ideals and learn from each other. The principal must work with teachers, providing support and receiving support in helping students achieve optimal results. A community of learners…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Collegiality, Community, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedEdiger, Marlow – Reading Improvement, 1998
States that principals need to be leaders in guiding teachers to provide the best objectives, learning activities, and appraisal procedures to guide optimal pupil progress. Contends that each pupil is unique in learning style and needs a variety of experiences, and that the school curriculum needs frequent evaluation so that changes and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Instructional Leadership, Principals
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
This paper describes the need for principals to stay abreast of trends in the curriculum. The principal is the leader of the school and should possess leadership abilities, in addition to understanding thoroughly the curriculum. The principal must set and accept relevant role expectations in determining objectives of instruction. He or she must…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Educational Environment, Educational Objectives
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
The school principal's role in assisting teachers to excel at various types of reading instruction is discussed. This paper addresses several types of reading instruction and principal involvement: (1) guiding primary grade instructors to value their students' personalized reading experiences through familiarity and with demonstration of new…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Curriculum Development, Instructional Improvement, Instructional Leadership
Peer reviewedEdiger, Marlow – Reading Improvement, 2000
Considers how the principal has a leading responsibility in improving the school curriculum. Discusses how the principal has a vital role in assisting teachers to help each pupil become the best reader possible. Presents several ways that principals can help teachers improve reading instruction. (SC)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Poetry
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
The principal is the educational leader of the school and he or she needs to guide teachers in using quality learning opportunities for pupils to achieve objectives. The reading curriculum cuts across all curriculum areas and needs updating continuously to assist pupils to achieve as well as possible. In supervising reading instruction, there are…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Context Clues, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking
