Perceptions of Administrative Support: The View from the Classroom and the Office
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2016
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Department of Educational Professions
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Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
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Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the perception of administrative support
from the perspective of teachers and principals. Many teachers who have left the teaching
profession stated “lack of administrative support” as their primary reason for leaving. In
order to keep those teachers who demonstrated a desire for teaching and encourage them
to grow into master teachers, administrators should understand the kinds of
administrative support they need. The results of this study demonstrate that teachers need
emotional support from their principals followed by social, informational, and physical
support in that order. This emotional support could be demonstrated through making a
personal connection with teachers, taking the time to show kindness and encouragement
so that they will have the strength and determination to endure the novice years and
become the veteran teachers our students so desperately need.