Life in Schools-a qualitative study of teacher perspectives on the politics of principals: Ineffective leadership behaviors and their consequences upon teacher thinking and behavior

Abstract

Over 81 experienced teachers spanning five states and 26 cities in the USA report that to understand and survive life in the classroom, a knowledge of interpersonal politics was essential-specifically in regard to the teacher-principal relationship. From this in depth, qualitative data set, seven major categories of ineffective principal influence upon teacher thinking and behavior emerge.