Use of classroom and school climate scales in evaluating alternative high schools

We investigated whether there are significant differences in ratings of school climate from the perspectives of students, parents, and school staff across four types of urban secondary schools. Data originated from a school climate survey administered in a large urban Midwestern school district to students attending traditional and alternative high schools. We coded all high schools in the sample district into four school types, including traditional, innovative, behavior-focused, and academic remediation-focused. We analyzed data using linear mixed-model regression. Results showed statistically significant differences in specific dimensions of school climate across stakeholder groups and the four school types. Analysis of student data indicated ratings of Learning-Focused Environment are significantly lower in traditional schools. Analysis of parent data indicated ratings of Academic Preparation and Community Engagement are significantly higher in innovative alternative schools. Analysis of staff data indicated ratings of Staff Engagement are significantly lower in traditional schools. These findings suggest discrepant educational opportunities related to specific dimensions of climate according to school type.

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The Relationship between Physical Education Teachers’ Perceptions of Principals’ Transformational Leadership and Creative Teaching Behavior at Junior and Senior High Schools: A Cross-Level Moderating Effect on Innovative School Climates

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13158184 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (15) ◽

pp. 8184

Author(s):

Chia-Ming Chang ◽

Huey-Hong Hsieh ◽

Yu-Hui Chou ◽

Hsiu-Chin Huang

Keyword(s):

Transformational Leadership ◽

High Schools ◽

School Climate ◽

Physical Education ◽

Positive Impact ◽

School Level ◽

Physical Education Teachers ◽

Teaching Behaviors ◽

Creative Teaching ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between a principal’s transformational leadership and creative teaching behavior of physical education teachers at junior and senior high schools in Taiwan (at the individual level) and the cross-level effect on creative teaching behaviors of physical education teachers in an innovative school climate (at the school level) and the moderator effect of an innovative school climate on the relationship between a principal’s transformational leadership and creative teaching behaviors of physical education teachers. A total of 800 questionnaires were distributed to physical education teachers at 59 junior and senior high schools and 477 valid surveys were collected for data analysis. Using hierarchical linear modeling, we found that at the individual level, a principal’s transformational leadership has a positive impact on creative teaching behaviors of physical education teachers, and at the school level, an innovative school climate has a positive impact on creative teaching behaviors (at the person level) of physical education teachers. An innovative school climate at the school level has no moderating effects on the relationship between a principal’s transformational leadership and creative teaching behaviors of physical education teachers. This study provides implications and applications for cross-level studies, and builds the foundation for future multilevel research.

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Relationships between principals' leadership styles and school climate in senior industrual high schools in Taiwan, the Republic of China

10.31274/rtd-180813-10311 ◽

1990 ◽

Author(s):

Ming-Tung Chen

Keyword(s):

High Schools ◽

School Climate ◽

Leadership Styles ◽

Republic Of China ◽

The Republic Of China ◽

The Republic

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Transformational Leadership and its Impact on School Climate and Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Indonesian High Schools

Journal of School Leadership ◽

10.1177/105268461702700205 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 269-296 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Enceria Damanik ◽

Jill Aldridge

Keyword(s):

High Schools ◽

School Climate ◽

Principal Leadership ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Sense Of Self ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Intellectual Stimulation ◽

Individual Support ◽

Teacher Self Efficacy

This study examined the relationships between principals’ leadership, school climate, and teachers’ sense of self-efficacy. Drawing on existing scales, this study examined six aspects of principal leadership (professional interaction, participatory decision-making, individual support, intellectual stimulation and moral perspective) and four school climate factors (staff collegiality, goal consensus, work pressure, resource adequacy, and staff freedom). The participants included 604 Indonesian teachers drawn from 27 high schools. The data were analysed using Structural Equation Modeling. The results indicated statistically significant and positive relationships between leadership style, school climate, and teacher self-efficacy. With the exception of individual support, the relationships between principal leadership and teacher self-efficacy were largely indirect, mediated through staff collegiality and goal consensus.

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School-wide social emotional learning (SEL) and bullying victimization: Moderating role of school climate in elementary, middle, and high schools

Journal of School Psychology ◽

10.1016/j.jsp.2020.08.002 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 82 ◽

pp. 49-69

Author(s):

Chunyan Yang ◽

Mei-Ki Chan ◽

Ting-Lan Ma

Keyword(s):

High Schools ◽

School Climate ◽

Social Emotional Learning ◽

Emotional Learning ◽

Bullying Victimization ◽

Social Emotional ◽

Moderating Role

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School-Level Efforts to Address Sexual Health and Risky Sexual Behavior Among Students in Texas Alternative High Schools

The Journal of School Nursing ◽

10.1177/1059840520950438 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 105984052095043

Author(s):

Karen E. Johnson ◽

Kathryn L. Conn ◽

Cynthia Osborne ◽

Kelly L. Wilson ◽

Lynn Rew

Keyword(s):

High Schools ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Health Services ◽

Sexual Risk ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Sexuality Education ◽

Sexual Risk Behaviors ◽

Alternative High Schools ◽

Reproductive Health Services ◽

Sexual Reproductive Health

We compared sexual/reproductive health services and sexuality education topics provided in Texas alternative high schools (AHSs) with the prevalence of sexual risk behaviors among students in AHS. Using cross-sectional data from convenience samples of 14 principals, 14 lead health educators, and 515 students, we calculated descriptive statistics for 20 services and 15 sexuality education topics provided by AHSs and seven sexual risk behaviors among students in AHS. AHSs provided few sexual/reproductive health services and limited educational content, despite high levels of sexual risk taking among students. For example, no AHSs taught students about proper condom use, yet 84% of students have had sex. Findings provide preliminary evidence of unmet needs for school-based sexual/reproductive health services and comprehensive sexuality education in AHS settings. Future investigation with larger, representative samples is needed to assess the provision of sexual/reproductive health services and sexuality education in AHSs and monitor sexual risk behaviors in the AHS population.

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