الصعوبات التي يواجهها مديرو المدارس الجدد في مدارس محافظة إربد ودرجة فعالية الاستراتيجيات التي يستخدمونها لمواجهتها
This study aimed at identifying the difficulties faced by novice school principals at schools of Irbid Governorate, and the degree of effectiveness of strategies that they use to counter them, in addition to determining whether there are statistically significant differences that could be attributed to the demographic characteristics and organizational variables. The study applied descriptive methodology. A two-part questionnaire composed of (45) statements, was administered to (243) novice principals after verifying its validity and reliability. The findings revealed difficulties with different levels of acuity, and that novice principals use strategies with different levels of effectiveness. Only one statistically significant difference was revealed and could be attributed to the level of school in favor of secondary schools. The study recommended that the first-year post appointment be considered as a part of the induction period, linking training of novice principals to the strategy of the Ministry of Education and replicating the study in other governorates. (Published abstract)