Reactions of Teachers, As Applicants, to Principal Recruitment Practices in a Reform Environment: The Effects of Job Attributes, Job Information Source, and School Level.

Winter, Paul A.; Dunaway, David M.

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ERIC Number: EJ549940

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Publication Date: 1997

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Reactions of Teachers, As Applicants, to Principal Recruitment Practices in a Reform Environment: The Effects of Job Attributes, Job Information Source, and School Level.

Winter, Paul A.; Dunaway, David M.

Journal of Research and Development in Education, v30 n3 p144-53 Spr 1997

This study examined the effects of job attributes, job information sources, and school level on reactions of experienced teachers to principal jobs described in recruitment brochures. High school teachers reacted more favorably when the description highlighted management attributes. Elementary and middle level teachers reacted more favorably when the description highlighted instructional leadership attributes. (SM)

Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Recruitment, Instructional Leadership, Job Applicants, Occupational Information, Principals, School Administration, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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