INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY ON THE LEADERSHIP OF 21st …

[Pages:224]INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY ON THE LEADERSHIP OF 21st-CENTURY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS

LINDA MARIA SUAREZ BS, New York Institute of Technology, 2000 MS, CW Post/Long Island University, 2003

Mentor Sheldon Marcus, Ed.D.

Readers Bruce S. Cooper, Ph.D.

Anne Gargan, Ed.D.

DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS

FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OF FORDHAM UNIVERSITY NEW YORK 2012

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COPYRIGHT ? Linda Maria Suarez, 2012, All Rights Reserved

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and express my appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Anne Gargan, Dr. Bruce S. Cooper, and most importantly, Dr. Sheldon Marcus, for supporting me through this stimulating educational process. I will always be grateful to Dr. Bruce S. Cooper for his guidance in assisting me to develop my research topic and design. Dr. Cooper is a kind and caring educator who promotes lifelong learning. I will forever be thankful for the emotional support and educational guidance given to me by Dr. Anne Gargan. Dr. Gargan is a consummate professional who is always willing to lend a hand to support the education growth of her mentees I would also like to thank Dr. Sheldon Marcus, who encouraged and demanded I perform at my best. I will forever be grateful for his ability to challenge me to produce "quality" work. Last, I'd like to thank my fellow ELAP cohort members, who were always willing to assist one another in completing assignments, providing emotional support and guidance, providing late Friday night snacks, and most importantly, providing the mental stimulation of intelligent and prolific thinkers. In addition to gaining a degree, I believe I have gained a lifelong personal and professional support system for which I will forever be thankful.

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DEDICATION I dedicate my dissertation to my family, friends, and colleagues who have supported me and provided me with the love and care needed to keep me emotionally strong through this challenging academic endeavor.

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NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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DEDICATION

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LIST OF TABLES

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LIST OF FIGURES

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ABSTRACT

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CHAPTER I. THE PROBLEM

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Introduction to the Problem

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Background of the Study

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Statement of the Problem

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Purpose of the Study

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Theoretical Rationale

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Research Questions

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Limitations of the Study

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Significance of the Study

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Conceptual Framework of the Study

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Definition of Terms

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CHAPTER II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

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Introduction

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Theories of Education Leadership

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Leadership and 21st-Century Classroom Instruction

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Curriculum and Instruction

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Student Engagement

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Teacher Performance

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Globalization and 21st-Century Leadership Skills

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Summary

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CHAPTER III. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

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Introduction

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Methodology of the Study

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Unit of Analysis

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Design of the Study

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Document Study

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CHAPTER IV. FINDINGS: SCHOOL ORGANIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY

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School Organization

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Leadership Technology Beliefs and Practices

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Finding 1: Influence of Technology on Leadership

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Leadership Organizational Methods and Technology Practices

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Leadership and Technology Supported Instructional Methods

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Finding 1 Summary

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Finding 2: The Efficacy of Technology

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Leadership Demographic Analysis

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Influence of Technology Perceptions on Leadership and Policy

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Finding 2 Summary

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CHAPTER V. FINDINGS: TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY

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Teaching and Learning

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Finding 3: Technology Process and Planning

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Leadership and the Technology Assessment Process

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Document Review: Technology Plans

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Document Review: Teacher Observations

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Leadership Annual Review

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Leadership and Technology Policy

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Technology Budgeting and Financing

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Finding 3 Summary

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CHAPTER VI. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Finding 4: Schism within Technology Professional Development

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Leadership and Professional Development

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Document Review of Professional Development Opportunities

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Finding 4 Summary

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CHAPTER VII. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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Discussion

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Recommendations

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Recommendations for Future Research

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Recommendations for Future Practice

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Conclusions

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REFERENCES

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APPENDIX A. ADMINISTRATOR SELF-REFLECTIVE SURVEY

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APPENDIX B. PERMISSION TO USE ISTE RUBRIC

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APPENDIX C. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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APPENDIX D. FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONNAIRE

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APPENDIX E. INVITATION LETTER

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APPENDIX F. INFORMED CONSENT FORM

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APPENDIX G. IRB APPROVAL

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APPENDIX H. ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH FINDINGS

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