چکیده (انگلیسی):

This study discusses East Carolina University’s (ECU) preparation program and its emphasis on
the study and application of diversity throughout the internship. ECU’s comprehensive
internship provided candidates time to apply theory and knowledge about school leadership and
diversity topics addressed on a monthly basis at internship seminars. A qualitative analysis of
interns’ reflections about their learning and experiences suggested that the focus on diversity
was beneficial. Findings indicated learning about diversity throughout the internship opened
opportunities for interns to work with students, parents and staff with a new found knowledge of
diversity learned by attending lectures by scholars in various diversity topics and engaging in
dialogue with principals about diversity topics. Principal preparation faculty realized the
importance of selecting engaging presenters to encourage interns to embrace learning about a
topic and the need for continual learning about diversity issues that affect the university’s
service region.