3. Psychological Theories in Sports
4. Personality and sports
5.Motivation in Sports
6. Attention, Concentration and Arousal
7.Psychomotor Learning Development
8. Morale, Competition and Cooperation
9. Team Cohesion
10. Leadership
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INTRODUCTION
 Definition of research
 Purpose of research (Aims, Objectives, Goals)
 Characteristics of good research
 Difference between research and problem-solving
 Kinds and classifications of research
 Some hindrances to scientific inquiry
 The scientific method of research
 Designing the study
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THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
 Definition
 Elements of a research problem
 Guidelines in the selection of a research problem or topic
 The title
 Statement of the problem
 Assumptions
 Hypotheses
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HOW TO WRITE CHAPTER 1 – THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
 The Introduction
o Guidelines in writing the introduction
 Statement of the Problem
 Assumption and Hypothesis
 Importance or Significance of the Study
o Guidelines in Explaining the importance of the study
 Definition of Terms
 Scope and Delimitation of the Study
 Limitations of the Study
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RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
 Importance, purposes, and functions of Related Literature and Studies
 Characteristics of related literature and studies
 Sources of related literature and studies
 Where to locate the sources of related Literature and studies
 Theoretical Framework
 Conceptual Framework
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HOW TO WRITE CHAPTER 2 – RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
 Guidelines in Citing Related Literature and Studies
 Justification of the Study
 The Synthesis
 Gap Bridged by the Study
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HISTORICAL RESEARCH
 Definition of history
 Meaning of historical research
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Choosing the problem
Collection of historical data
Critical analysis of historical data
Internal criticism
Causative interpretation of history
Synthesizing Historical Events
Guidelines to effective writing of historical research
Deficiencies in Historical Research
Characteristics of Historical Research
Importance of Historical Research
When to Use Historical Research
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DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH
 Meaning Of Descriptive Research
 Characteristics of Descriptive Research
 Value, Importance and Advantages of Descriptive Research
 Techniques under the Descriptive Methods of Research
 Advantages of the Survey Over the Case Study Approach
 Case study and case work
 Content Analysis
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EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
 Definitions
 Concepts of Causation
 General Distinguishing Features of Experiments
 Experimental designs
 The Experimental Plan
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COLLECTION OF DATA
 Classification of Data According to Source
 Selecting the method of collecting data
 The research instruments or tools
10 THE QUESTIONNAIRE
 Definition
 Advantages of the Questionnaire
 Disadvantages of the Questionnaire
 Construction of a Questionnaire
 Types of Questions Asked in Survey Questionnaires
 Guidelines in the Formulation of Questions for a Questionnaire
 Some problems with responses
 Evidence OF Misleading Questions
 The Cover Letter
 Evaluating the Questionnaire
 Sample Questionnaire
11 THE INTERVIEW
 Definition
 Purposes and Uses of Interview
 Advantages of the Interview
 Disadvantages of the Interview
 Types of Classes of Interviews
 The Interview Instrument
 The Interview schedule
 The Interview guide
 Steps in the Interview (Pointers in Interview)
 What to avoid in Interviews
12 OBSERVATION
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Definition
Purposes of Observation
Types of Observation
Advantages of Observation
Disadvantages of Observation
Characteristics of Observation for Research Purposes
Recording the Resuls of Observation
Making Observation More Valid and Reliable
13 TESTS
 Tests as source s of Data
o Definition
o Classification of tests for research purposes
o Characteristics of Tests
o Advantages of standard tests
o Limitation of standard tests
o Tests as sources of research data
14 SAMPLING
 Definition
 Why we need Sampling (Purposes of Sampling)
 Sampling concepts and Terminology
 Principles of Sampling
 Disadvantages of Sampling (Defensive Sampling)
 General Types of Sampling
o Non-probability sampling
o Probability Sampling
 Types of Non-Probability Sampling
 Types of Probability Sampling
 Guidelines for Determining Adequate Sampling
 Steps in Computing the Size of a sample
15 HOW TO WRITE CHAPTER 3 – METHODS OF RESEARCH AND PROCEDURES
 Content of the Chapter
 Method of Research
 Method of Collecting Data and Development of Research Instrument
 Sampling Design
 Statistical Treatment of Data
16 HOW TO WRITE CHAPTER 4 – ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF
DATA
 Analysis
 Group-Derived Generalizations
 Preparing Data for Presentation
 Presentation of Data
 Textual Presentation of Data
 Tabular Presentation of Data
 Graphical Presentation of data
o Purposes of Graphing
o Advantages of the graphical method
o Limitations of graphs
o Types of graphs or charts
o Construction of individual graphs
 The bar graph
 Construction of graphs
 Essentials of a graph
 Linear graphs
 One Hundred percent graphs or charts
 Pictograms
 Implications of the findings
17 HOW TO WRITE CHAPTER 5 – SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 Summary of Findings
 Conclusions
 Guidelines in writing the conclusions
 Some dangers to avoid in drawing up conclusions based upon quantitative data
 Recommendations
 Evaluation of a thesis or dissertation
18 Other Parts of a Thesis Paper
 The preliminary parts
o The title page
o Approval sheet
o Abstract
o Acknowledgments
o Table of Contents
o List of Tables
o List of figures
 The back matters
o Bibliography
o Appendices
o Curriculum Vitae
19 Other Important Considerations
 Guidelines in writing an preparing the manuscript
 Guidelines on pagination
 Overview of the thesis oral examination/defense
 Tips for Oral examination/Defense
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Educational Theories and Administrative Styles
Theories Related to Educational Administration
Types And Functions of school administration
Leadership Roles in Managing a School
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Leadership in the New Millennium
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The School in Its Best
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School – Based Management
School organization and curriculum
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The K to 12 Curriculum
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Major Programs of the K to 12
Administrative function, policies and procedures
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General and other services
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Records management, care and security.
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Property Rules and Regulation
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Succession Planning
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Crisis management
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Grievance Machinery and Administrative Discipline
Affirm The Instructional Leadership Roles and Functions of a School Head
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The School Head as Curriculum Manager and Mentor: Empowering Students
and Teachers in Learning and Instruction
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The School Head as a Transformational Leader and Chief Learning Officer:
Building a Learning Community
Instructional Supervision: A Tool for Teachers’ Growth
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What is Effective Instructional Supervision?
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Approaches Used in Instructional Supervision
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Categorizing Teachers
Diagnosing Teachers’ Instructional Needs
Matching Supervisory Models with Teachers’ Instructional Needs
Clinical Supervision
Collaborative Supervision
Intensive Guided Supervision
Peer Supervision
Self-directed Supervision
STAR Strategy