Essential Behavioral Qualities for Effective Leadership in Schools for Students who are Visually Impaired: A National Study

This study examined the perceived essential behavioral leadership qualities necessary for effective leadership by principals and superintendents in schools for students with visual impairments. The findings suggest that people-oriented leadership qualities are perceived to be better suited for effec...

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Published in:Journal of visual impairment & blindness 2003-07, Vol.97 (7), p.389-402
Main Authors: Oyinlade, A. Olu, Gellhaus, Marva, Darboe, Kebba
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrator Attitudes
Administrator Characteristics
Blindness
Elementary Secondary Education
Interpersonal Competence
Leadership Qualities
Special Schools
Visual impairment
Visual Impairments
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Summary:This study examined the perceived essential behavioral leadership qualities necessary for effective leadership by principals and superintendents in schools for students with visual impairments. The findings suggest that people-oriented leadership qualities are perceived to be better suited for effective leadership than are job-centered qualities in these schools.
ISSN:0145-482X
1559-1476
DOI:10.1177/0145482X0309700702