Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess and describe some of the characteristics and perceptions of contemporary teaching principals. The subjects were 55 of70 (79%) teaching principals in Nebraska during 1986-1987 who responded to one of two survey mailings. The respondents administered schools with an average enrollment of 163 students and had been in their current positions for an average of 10years. Their dual role was accepted because of increased income, enjoyment of teaching, entry level administrative opportunity, challenge of the dual role, school system's need and enjoyment of both teaching and administration. They taught an average of two hours per day. The primary advantage of the dual role was knowing students better. The primary disadvantage of the dual role was a lack oftime. The respondents suggested how to prepare for a teaching principalship and discussed the future of the position.

How to Cite:

Grady, M. L., (1990) “The Teaching Principal”, Journal of Research in Rural Education 6(3), 49–52.

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