Abstract

This paper describes the results of a survey of 108 rural South Dakota principals. Although these rural principals envision themselves as instructional leaders they indicate that a majority of their day is spent on general managerial duties and discipline. They also report that they are more concerned about task completion than individuals or school climate. It is concluded that while rural principals perceive themselves in one manner they quite often act in another manner. Several reasons may be advanced for this, but time and the multitude of administrative duties are two of the most likely.

How to Cite:

Chance, E. W. & Lingren, C., (1987) “The South Dakota Rural Principal: Characteristics and Leadership Style”, Journal of Research in Rural Education 5(1), 23–25.

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