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

Using a quantitative approach methodology by Creswell, 2009, the study will make 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 over the past ………… months. Your enthusiasm is infectious and your humor is energizing.

I am honored to be counted among your final group of students. Enjoy chasing those stars! Thanks are also 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 me well in the world of ………………………. Some of the most valuable lessons this year were imparted outside the confines of ………….. To my mates on the course from around the world, you were all worth the price of admission.

It’s 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 grateful 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 ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………………..….

ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS…………………………………………………………….…..…iii DEDICATION…………………………………………………………………………….…..iv LIST OF TABLES…………………………………………………………………….………viii LIST OF FIGURES……………………………………………………………………………..ix CHAPTER 1………………………………………………………………………………..….

1 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………..…………1 Statement of the Problem/Purpose of the Study…………………………………..………….2 Research Question……………………………………………………………………….….2 Theoretical Framework for the Study………………………………………….…………….2 Limitations of the Study……………………………………………………….

……………..3 Definition of Terms…………………………………………………………….…………….3 CHAPTER