Administrative Dilemmas of Junior High School Principals: Sources, Disturbance and Causes

Author: Hsin-Hui Cheng(Department of Education, National University of Tainan)

Vol.&No.：Vol. 54, No. 3
Date：September 2009
Pages：175-210
DOI：10.3966/2073753X2009095403007

Abstract：

The purpose of this study is to explore the sources, disturbance, and causes of administrative dilemmas junior high school principals might face. A mixed method was adopted including questionnaire survey and interview. Data was gathered from 23 counties/cities in Taiwan areas through three stages. The results showed that the frequencies of dilemmas emerged from the dimensions of student disciplines and counsel and teaching affairs were higher than of the others while the extents of disturbance on the dimensions of student disciplines and counsel as well as public relations and politics were also higher than of the others. In terms of the specific administrative dilemmas, the permission of high-risk students transferred into schools and dealing with incompetent teachers were the maximum dilemmas and disturbance encountered by principals. While the causes of administrative dilemmas were varied in light of the specific situations, the value selection conflicts among regulations, professional ethics, interpersonal relationships and political pressure, and school benefits could be the mains reasons. Some conclusions and recommendations drawn from the study were provided as the references for principal, policy makers, and training programs for principals.

Keywords：administrative dilemmas, disturbance, principals

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