Janet Zipprich

Publication Date

6-1990

Advisor(s) - Committee Chair

M.D. Richardson, H.D. Cline, D.G. Wallman

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Degree Program

Educational Leadership

Degree Type

Specialist in Education

Abstract

This study was an attempt to determine the attitude of administrators towards increasing higher-level thinking skills of students in schools. The available literature offers limited information concerning administrators' attitudes and how they influence thinking skills. When focused on thinking skills, sources of information were more abundant.

A survey was developed and mailed to all administrators in the Barren County School District. The data was collected and summarized. It was presented in written form, tables and a graph. The results did not show a direct relationship between administrators' attitudes and an increase in higher-level thinking skills. The study did indicate the need for educators to move away from rote memorization and stress the development of thinking skills. Usually the teaching of thinking skills is confined to the gifted.

The study recommends redesigning teacher evaluation, the study and application of thinking skills and modification of professional development.

Disciplines

Education | Educational Administration and Supervision | Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Educational Leadership | Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration

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