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NCPEA Education Leadership Review, Volume 10, Number 1; February 2009

Abstract:: NCPEA Education Leadership Review (ELR) is a nationally refereed journal published two times a year, in Winter (February) and Fall (August) by the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Phillip Young, Editor; Kenneth Lane, Assistant Editor; Theodore Creighton, Founding Editor. Manuscripts may be submitted at any time. Authors, coauthors, and NCPEA members receive complimentary copies of ELR. Additional copies of individual manuscripts or the entire Volume may be downloaded here at no charge, or Printed Bound Copies can be ordered for a minimal charge. Beginning with Volume 10, Number 1, all issues will be "archived" at: http://ijelp.expressacademic.org

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Teachers Behaving Unprofessionally: Stories from Students

Abstract:: In this study, the researchers analyzed stories told by students (n = 80) of their poorest K-12 teachers who behaved in an unprofessional manner. Nine dominant themes were identified: poor teaching; learning not occurring; poor communication with students; uncaring; no explanations; being overly emotional; high school teachers; off-task behaviors; and poor classroom management. Illustrative student stories were provided. Implications of these stories were discussed. This publication aligns with the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISSLC) Standard 2: "An education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth."