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English Journal | 4 |
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Journal Articles | 3 |
Opinion Papers | 3 |
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Administrators | 1 |
Practitioners | 1 |
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Applebee, Arthur – English Journal, 1978
Describes the results of a questionnaire survey of English department heads regarding teaching load and teaching conditions. (DD)
Descriptors: Department Heads, English Departments, National Surveys, Secondary Education

Zirinsky, Driek; Pierose, Pat C. – English Journal, 1987
Inaugurates a new column addressed to those in language arts leadership positions, particularly the English department chair and the district and state supervisor or consultant, but also other English education administrators. Describes scope of the column and solicits suggestions for articles. Discusses the role of chairs and consultants in…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Department Heads, Elementary Secondary Education

Nelson, Marylin J. – English Journal, 1987
Describes one method of peer review used by a secondary school department head when asked to evaluate teachers in her department. Visits to individual classrooms included observation and notetaking, a narrative response to each teacher, and a final conference during which each teacher could respond to the narrative. ( NKA)
Descriptors: Department Heads, English Departments, Feedback, Peer Evaluation

Giannelli, Gary – English Journal, 1985
Recounts the disruptions, conflicts, and general hostility that resulted when the position of English department head was eliminated in an attempt to save money. (RBW)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrative Principles, Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role