چکیده (انگلیسی):

This paper introduces the use of action research to examine the content and outcomes of
university-based leadership preparation programs. Using examples drawn from an
ongoing action research project with candidates in a master’s level principal preparation
program, we demonstrate how the collection and analysis of candidate’s written
reflections, completed as part of required coursework, informs our work as university
faculty and supports a cycle of continuous program improvement. Over the years, action
research has become a common strategy for professional learning in teacher education.
The use of action research to study leadership development remains uncommon,
however, especially among leadership educators. This study offers a new and promising
approach to examining the preparation of school leaders.