Study title

Role and Work of Rectors 2004-2005

Dataset ID Number

FSD2515

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2515

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Karikoski, Anne (University of Helsinki. Faculty of Behavioural Sciences)

Abstract

The data were gathered by observing five rectors working in different parts of Helsinki. One of them worked in a lower secondary school, and the rest in primary schools. The Peer-assisted Leadership (PAL) programme was utilised in data collection. The researcher followed and observed the rectors for four days (three hours per day) and took notes. Besides the observation notes, the data contain transcripts from the interviews conducted with each rector. The interview topics included work orientation, development, leadership, strategy of the school, cooperation, coping at work, emotional skills, and time management.

The dataset is only available in Finnish.

Keywords

administration; community behaviour; educational administrators; management; schools; social interaction; strategies

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Compulsory and pre-school education (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Individual datasets

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study.

Data Collector

• Karikoski, Anne (University of Helsinki. Faculty of Behavioural Sciences)

Time Period Covered

2004 – 2005

Collection Dates

2004-01-22 – 2005-05-25

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Rectors working in Helsinki

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Purposive

Five rectors were selected at random during different training sessions. Two of the selected rectors were women and three men.

Collection Mode

Face-to-face interview

Non-participant field observation

Research Instrument

Interview scheme and/or themes

Data collection guidelines: Observation guide

Data Files

Five sets of observation notes in RTF file format (104 pages in total) and five interview transcripts in RTF file format (51 pages in total). In addition, HTML files based on the RTF files.

Data File Language

The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: Finnish.

Qualitative data are available in their original language only and are not translated.

Data Version

1.0

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

Observation notes on each rector were compiled into a single file. Observation notes and interview transcripts were checked and anonymised where necessary.

Self-assessments of the rectors are not included in the archived data.

Citation Requirement

The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication.

Bibliographical Citation

Karikoski, Anne (University of Helsinki): Role and Work of Rectors 2004-2005 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2010-06-09). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2515

Deposit Requirement

Notify FSD of all publications where you have used the data by sending the citation information to user-services.fsd@tuni.fi.

Disclaimer

The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.

Related Publications

Karikoski, Anne (2009). Aika hyvä rehtoriksi. Selviääkö koulun johtamisesta hengissä? Soveltavan kasvatustieteen väitöskirja. Helsinki: Yliopistopaino.