Degree Name
EdD (Doctor of Education)
Program
Educational Leadership
Date of Award
5-2024
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Virginia Foley
Committee Members
John Boyd, Don Good
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate East Tennessee State University alumni's perceptions of the effectiveness of internship experiences as students learned the PSEL and TILS standards and the role of mentor support as they prepared for principalship. The participants obtained their administrative license and worked currently with an administrative license that is current in the state they reside. This research focused on the perception of the PESL and TILS standards, the effectiveness of the 540-hour internship experience, and the value of the site based and university mentor as the participants completed their activities in multiple settings.
Findings supported that 16 out of the 17 ideas investigated had a strong positive significance, indicating they were highly supported by the data. These findings highlight the effectiveness of various aspects within aspiring principal preparation programs. Particularly noteworthy is the significance of internship experiences, which are guided by mentors from both the educational institution and the site of practice. This underscores the pivotal role these mentorship arrangements play in shaping future educational leaders. Findings revealed that participants in the program facilitated the practical application of the PESL and TILS Standards in preparation for assuming the role of a principal. Findings also supported the positive experience when participating in the 540 hours of internship hours required by the program.
Document Type
Dissertation - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Douglas, Adam, "Internship Experiences for Aspiring Educational Leaders: Student Understanding and Effectiveness" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4400. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4400
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.