A conceptual framework for systematic reviews of research in educational leadership and management

Journal of Educational Administration

Volumn 51, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 126-149

  Hallinger, Philip ^a  

^a THE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Education; Educational administration; Educational research; Leadership; Literature; Methodology; Methods; Research; Research methodology

Indexed keywords

EID: 84874802278     PISSN: 09578234     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09578231311304670     Document Type: Review

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