Grounded Theory of Principle Leadership: Multi-Cases Studies

Abstract

The purposes of this research were: 1) To study the life history of the model principal of case studies 2) To analyze the leadership characteristics of the school administrators who are the model leaders of the case studies. 3) To compare similarities and differences in leadership of the model principal of case studies 4) In order to build the grounded theory of principal leadership  by using qualitative research methods multidimensional patterns for case studies. Focusing on the management behavior of 4 case studies in the lower north part of the region. Using data collection from phenomena, the researchers enter the research field by revealing the true status and role. Introduce oneself to build relationships with the case study. Use observation methods and in-depth interviews. By using the semi-structured interview form and the field record in both interviews, case studies and those close to them were interviewed. Then analyzed with the method of classification or grouping the data, comparative analysis of events, analyze inductive summary and content analysis. Then build the grounded theory with 5 steps as follows: 1) Identify relevant concepts  2) Definition of concepts 3) Create a proposal 4) Rank the relationship between the proposals 5) Create a diagram of the theory The results of this research are founding the leadership theory of  principal as follows: “Leadership of school administrators In the performance of 4 areas (academic, budget, personnel and general administration), demonstrated by the leadership of the school administrators by acting as a self-sufficient, responsible, diligent, model, knowledgeable, sincere, understandable, in heart, ready to give opportunities. Build the power of participation, fusing networks, using technology, being fair, leading over leaders. Affecting the quality of the higher educational institutions, including  raising  the level of academic standards .Operations are transparent, ready for audits. Provide opportunities for personnel to receive continuous progress. Aiming to provide good service , clean, safe, love and care for students like children. Allowing students to find their own paths”.