A quantitative analysis of the high school department head role in teacher evaluation, instructional improvement, curriculum development, and student performance standards

Author

John Thomas James, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Date of Award

11-1-2001

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (Ded)

Department

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Dr. Martha Bruckner

Second Advisor

Dr. Marilyn Grady

Third Advisor

Dr. Dan Levine

Fourth Advisor

Dr. Jack McKay

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to ascertain what relationships exist between a variety of departmental variables and the role of the department head. Data was collected from department heads in the 56 largest secondary schools in Nebraska during the 1994–95 school year using a 66-item survey containing yes/no, open response, and scaled response questions.

Comments

A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of The Graduate College at the University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of Requirements For the Degree of Doctor of Education. Copyright 2001 John T. James

Recommended Citation

James, John Thomas, "A quantitative analysis of the high school department head role in teacher evaluation, instructional improvement, curriculum development, and student performance standards" (2001). Student Work. 3403.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/3403