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Dissertation
New Jersey Pk-12 Principals' Sensemaking of Their Experiences with Environmental Sustainability Efforts
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2020
Abstract
Environmental sustainability is a growing concern around the world and an issue in many organizations. In schools, many principals have implemented environmental sustainability programs for students. However, it is unclear if the principals have created successful environmental sustainability programs while managing their demands and responsibilities. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive case study was to explore how select PK-12 school principals from a New Jersey school district made sense of their experiences with environmental sustainability efforts in their schools. The qualitative case study methodology enabled the researcher to develop a holistic portrayal of the bounded phenomenon of environmental sustainability efforts in education. The study had a theoretical framework of the sensemaking theory by Karl Weick. The sensemaking theory's seven constructs were the means of structuring the research questions: constructing identity, retrospective, enactment, social, ongoing, extracted cues, and plausibility. Semistructured interviews with five principals from the selected New Jersey PK-12 school district and document analysis were the data collection methods. Scholars and policymakers could use the study's findings to inform theory, policy, and practice. The study could contribute to the enlistment of people passionate about environmental sustainability, starting with small initiatives; spread environmental sustainability efforts through collaborative activities; and integrate ongoing environmental sustainability efforts in schools. Future researchers could look to gain the perspectives of other stakeholders, such as teachers and students, on this topic.
Details
- Title
- New Jersey Pk-12 Principals' Sensemaking of Their Experiences with Environmental Sustainability Efforts
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Pensacola, Florida :
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 185
- Copyright
- Unpublished work © Cluny Christine Mendez
- Identifiers
- 99380090843106600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida