CHAPTER 1：INTRODUCTlON 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Background of the Study 1.3 Statement of the Problem 1.4 PurposeoftheStudy 1.5 Objectives ofthe Study 1.6 Research Questions 1.7 Definition ofTerms 1.8 Significance ofthe Study 1.9 Limitations and Delimitations 1.10 Structure ofthe Thesis CHAPTER 2：BACKGROUND OF CHINESE EDUCATION 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Basic Facts ofChina 2.3 The Chinese EducationaI System 2.4 The Phylogeny of Primary and Secondary School Principal Training 2.5 School Principals』Preparation and Professional Development 2.6 Impact Factors of School Principals』Leadership Practice 2.7 System Implementation for Principals』Preparation and ProfessionaI Development 2.8 Quality—O riented EducatiOn and Cu r riculum Reform 2.9 Summary of the Chapter CHAPTER 3：LITERATU RE REVl EW 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Definitions of Leader and Leadership 3.3 Educational Leadership 3.4 Roles of SchooI Principals 3.5 Theoretical Framework of School Principals』Preparation and ProfessionaI Development 3.6 Summary ofthe Chapter CHAPTER 4：RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Research Orientation 4.3 CaseStudy 4.4 Research Sites 4.5 Sampling Procedures 4.6 Pilot Interview 4.7 Data Collection Methods 4.8 Data Analysis 4.9 Validity and Reliability 4.10 Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research 4.11 Summary ofthe Chapter CHAPTER 5：FINDINGS 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Demographic Background 5.3 Presentation of Research Findings 5.4 Summary of the Chapter CHAPTER 6：DISCUSSION 6.1 IntrodtJction 6.2 Research Objective 1：The Impact of Training Policies on School Principals』Preparation and Professional
Development in secondary schools of Henan Province China 6.3 Resea rch Objective 2：Prepa ration for Principal Leadership 6.4 Research Objective 3：Constraints and Challenges in Principals Preparation and Professional Development Programmes 6.5 Research Objective 4：Constraints and Challenges in Principal Leadership Practices 6.6 Summary of Findings CHAPTER 7：CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Brief Overview of Discussion 7.3 Recommendations 7.4 Suggestions for Future Research 7.5 Implications of the Study 7.6 Limitations of the Study 7.7 Conclusion REFERENCES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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