A study of prinicpals' understanding of learner-centered classrooms Dissertation

A study of prinicpals understanding of learner-centered classrooms - speaking ExampleUsing a quantitative approach methodology by Creswell, 2009, the study will stimulate use of surveys of principals from similar-sized rural elementary schools in Wisconsin. ACKOWLEDGEMENTS There are many people for whom I owe a great deal of gratitude for supporting me, not only in the completion of this dissertation, but throughout the past year. First, I would like to thank my dissertation supervisor , who expertly guided and motivated me everyplace the past months. Your enthusiasm is infectious and your humor is energizing. I am honored to be counted among your final class of students. Enjoy chasing those stars Thanks are too due to the rest of the lecturers on the course, including research methods guru. who shaped me into the .. scientist I am today, course leader .., whose insights I have taken onboard will no doubt serve well me well in the world of . Some of the most valuable lessons this year were imparted outside the confines of .. To my conjoin on the course from around the world, you were all worth the price of admission. Its been a pleasure. I would also like to extend an exuberant High-5 to .. ... Your belief in me infuses me with Herculean strength. I am eternally congenial and I love you all. DEDICATION This dissertation is dedicated in loving memory to . that always believed in my ability and encouraged me to succeed personally, spiritually and professionally. My wife .mother , Grandmother ... mentors .. and my entire family. TABLE OF CONTENTS top...ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...iii DEDICATION...iv LIST OF TABLES.viii LIST OF FIGURES..ix CHAPTER 1.....1 INTRODUCTION..1 Statement of the enigma/Purpose of the Study...2 Research Question....2 Theoretical Framework for the Study..2 Limitations of the Study...3 Definition of call..3 CHAPTER