陳德祥教授
榮譽教授
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tchan@kennesaw.edu
專門：Educational Leadership, School Finance, Educational Research, Educational Planning, International Education, School Business Management, Special Education Administration and Facilities Planning
Doctor of Education University of Georgia, Georgia, USA, 1979.
Master of Education Clemson University, South Carolina, USA, 1976.
Bachelor of Arts University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1971.
Professional Membership:
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
International Society of Educational Planning (ISEP)
Georgia Educational Research Association (GERA)
Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association (CAERDA)
Southern Regional Council for Educational Administration (SRCEA)
Awards:
Distinguished Service Award, International SIG, American Educational Research Association (2016)
Jack Greer Distinguished Achievement Award, Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration (2013)
KSU Foundation Scholarship and Creative Activities Award Finalist, Kennesaw State University (2013)
KSU Foundation Scholarship and Creative Activities Award Finalist, Kennesaw State University (2012)
Distinguished Graduate Scholarship Award, Graduate School, Kennesaw State University (2011)
Distinguished Scholarship Award, Bagwell College of Education, Kennesaw State University (2011)
Outstanding Presidential Leadership Recognition, International Society for Educational Planning (2010 and 2011)
Distinguished Service Award, College of Education, Kennesaw State University (2010)
Distinguished Leadership Recognition, Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration (2010)
Outstanding Contributions Recognition, Program Chair, Southern Regional Council for Educational　Administration (2009)
Distinguished Teacher Education Research Award, Georgia Association of Teacher Educators (2007)
Exceptional Service Award, International SIG, American Educational Research Association (2007, 2009 and 2011)
Distinguished Scholarship Award, Bagwell College of Education, Kennesaw State University (2006)
Kennesaw State University Foundation Publication Award for distinguished publication in the field of education, Kennesaw State University (2004)
Award for Faithfulness and Outstanding Service, International Society for Educational Planning (2004)
Distinguished Service Award, Southern Regional Council for Educational Facility Planning, USA (1983)
Selected Publications
Books Published
Chan, T. C., Mense, E., Lane, K., & Richardson, M. D. (Eds.) (2014). Marketing the green school: Forms, functions and the future. Los Angeles, CA: IGI Publisher.
Chan, T. C., Jiang, B. & Ouyang, R. (Eds.) (2013). Administration of elementary and secondary Schools in the United States. Beijing, China: People’s University Press.
Koo, R., Choi, B. C., Lucas, M. R., & Chan, T. C. (Eds). (2009). Education policy, reform, and school innovations in the Asia-Pacific Region. Hong Kong and Macao, China: The Association for Childhood Education International.
Ouyang, R., & Chan, T. C. (2007). (Eds.) Education. Series on Western Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Beijing, China: China Renmin University Press.
Chan, T. C., & Richardson, M. D. (2005). Ins and outs of school facility management. Scarecrow Education Publishing Company.
Jiang, Y. S., & Chan, T. C. (1990). A conceptual framework of modern educational administration. Guangdong, China: Guangdong Higher Education Press.
Chan, T. C. (1980). The age of school building and the academic achievement of eighth grade students in the State of Georgia. Ann Arbor, Michigan: University Microfilm, Inc.
Book Chapters Published
Chan, T. C., Saunders, R., & Lashley, L. (2014). Green school leadership: What does it really mean? In T. C. Chan, E. Mense, K. Lane, & M. D. Richardson (eds.). Marketing the green school: Forms, functions and The future. Los Angeles, CA: IGI Publisher, p. 232-242,
Griffin, D., & Chan, T. C. (2014). PPBES: How one school district goes green. In T. C. Chan, E. Mense, K. Lane, & M. D. Richardson (eds.). Marketing the green school: Forms, functions and the future. Los Angeles, CA: IGI Publisher, p. 258-266.
Chan, T. C., Mense, E. G., Crain-Dorough, M., Richardson, M. D., & Lane, K. E. (2013). Observations through a keyhole: The changing dimensions of global higher education. In S. Mukerji, & P. Tripathi (eds.) The Handbook of Research on Transnational Higher Education Management. Hershey, PA: IGI Global Publisher, p. 59-78.
Chan, T. C. (2013). Planning in education. In, T. C. Chan, B. Jiang & R. Ouyang (eds.) Administration of elementary and secondary schools in the United States. Beijing, China: People’s University Press, p. 68-82.
Chan, T. C. (2013). Administration of school business affairs. In, T. C. Chan, B. Jiang & R. Ouyang (eds.) Administration of elementary and secondary schools in the United States. Beijing, China: People’s University Press, p. 257-271.
Chan, T. C. (2011). Conclusion: Where does multicultural education in Asia countries lead? In J. Phillion, M. T. Hue, & Y. Wang (Eds.). Minority students in East Asia: Government policies, school practices and teacher responses. New York: Routledge. P. 249-256.
Rhodes, E., Ennis, W., Crain-Dorough, M., Richardson, M., & Chan, T. C. (2011). Financing distance education in a time of economic challenges. In U. Demiray and S. Sever (2011). Marketing online education program: Frameworks for promotion and communication. Turkey: Anadolu University, p. 315-327.
Chan, T. C. (2010). Introduction: Educational leadership program: Challenges of today and tomorrow. Yearbook 2009, the Southern Regional Council on Education Administration.
Koo, R., Chan, T. C., & Richardson, M. (2009). The development of educational technology in China. In R. Koo, B. C. Choi, M. R. Lucas, & T. C. Chan (Eds). Education policy, reform, and school innovations in the Asia-Pacific Region, p. 425-446.
Wang, C., Richardson, M., Chan, T. C., & Koo, R. (2009) Merit pay in China: How one university acts. In R. Koo, B. C. Choi, M. R. Lucas, & T. C. Chan (Eds). Education policy, reform, and school innovations in the Asia-Pacific Region, p. 131-138.
Jiang, B., Patterson, J., & Chan, T. C. (2009) Meeting the redesign criteria of educational leadership programs in Georgia: Innovative acts of one university. In R. Koo, B. C. Choi, M. R. Lucas, & T. C. Chan (Eds). Education policy, reform, and school innovations in the Asia-Pacific Region, p. 165-192.
Chan, T. C. (2009). Meeting educational challenges of the new century: An examination of China’s strategic planning. In R. Koo, B. C. Choi, M. R. Lucas, & T. C. Chan (Eds). Education policy, reform, and school innovations in the Asia-Pacific Region, p. 107-130
Morris, R., & Chan, T. C. (2007). Analyzing professional perspectives that support school improvement. 2007 Yearbook of the Southern Regional Council of Educational Administration, p. 49-60.
Zhu, X., & Chan, T. C. (2007). Educational system and management in the United States. In R. Ouyang & T. C. Chan (Editors), Education. Beijing, China: China Remmin University Press, p. 23-48.
Chan, T. C. (2007). Education in the New Century. In R. Ouyang & T. C. Chan (Editors), Education. Beijing, China: China Remmin University Press, p. 321-330.
Tubbs, J. E., & Chan, T. C. (2006). How to create a quality collaborative educational leadership practicum experience. The Southern Regional Council of Educational Administration Yearbook, p. 43-49.
Chan, T. C. (2005). School enrollment and employment. In Jing Luo (Editor), China today: An encyclopedia of life in the People’s Republic. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, p. 534-537.
Chan, T. C. (2005). Educational administration: Educational finance, policies, and laws. In Jing Luo (Editor), China today: An encyclopedia of life in the People’s Republic. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, p. 142-5.
Research Reports Published
Chan, T. C. (2013). An examination of green school practices in Atlanta schools. Kennesaw, GA: Department of Educational Leadership, Kennesaw State University. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED543509).
King, P., & Chan, T. C. (2011). Teachers’ and students’ perception on teachers’ caring behaviors. (ERIC
Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED525290).
Chan, T. C. (2007). The impact of technology facilities on student achievement in Georgia schools. Research Report to the Council of Educational Facility Planners, International, Scottsdale, AZ.
Chan, T. C. (2004). A comparison of student attitude, behavior, and achievement in portable and permanent classrooms. Research report to the Council of Educational Facility Planners, International, Scottsdale, AZ.
Chan, T. C., Webb, L., & Bowen, C. (2003). Are assistant principals prepared for principalship? How do assistant principals perceive? (ERIC Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED481543).
Chan, T. C. & Pool, H. (2002). Principals’ priorities versus their realities: Reducing the gap. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED 465 230).
Chan, T. C., & Martin, K. (2001) HOT Program: A success story of community support for education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED 453 927).
Chan, T. C., Curran, T., & Deskin, C. (1997). Employment myths and realities in speech and language pathology. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED 416 730).
Chan, T. C. (1996). Environmental impact on student learning (ERIC Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED 406 722).
Chan, T. C. (1997). Physical environment and student safety in South Georgia schools.(ERIC Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED 405 640).
Chan, T. C. (1982). A comparative study of pupil attitudes toward new and old school buildings. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED 222 981)
Chan, T. C. (1982). Initial costs vs. operational costs. A study of building improvement projects in fourteen Schools in the School District of Greenville County, South Carolina. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED 208 492)
Chan, T. C. (1981). Physical environment and middle grade achievement. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED 198 645)
Chan, T. C. (1979). The impact of school building age on pupil achievement. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service, No.: ED 191 138)
Case Studies
Patterson, J., Vella, B., & Chan, T. C. (2009). Together, we are better. In K. Henson (2009). Curriculum Planning. (4th ed.) Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc. p. 206-211.
Chan, T. C. (2005). Contract management in school construction. Journal of Ethics in Leadership, 1(2), 108-115.
Tubbs, J. E., Terry, D., & Chan, T. C. (2006). As the crows fly. In K. Henson (2006). Curriculum Planning. (3^rd ed.) Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc. p. 190-196.
Articles Published in Refereed Journals
Lee, D., & Chan, T. C. (2016). Migrant education in Shanghai: Policy implementation and impact. Available at https://www.academia.edu/23013061/Migrant_Education_in_Shanghai_Policy_Implementation_and_Impact?coauthor_invite=766790f74e8749e2fd72bbcc1471b0cc&src=view_btn
Sun, X. H., Teo, T., & Chan, T. C. (2015). Application of the open-class approach to pre-service teacher training in Macau: A qualitative assessment. Research Papers in Education, 30(5), 567-584. DOI:10.1080/02671522.2014.1002525
Coffey, D., Cox, S., Hillman, S., & Chan, T. C. (2015). Innovative planning to meet the future challenges of elementary education. Educational Planning, 22(1), 5-14.
Shu, Z. D., Jiang, B., Xu, M., & Chan, T. C. (2014). Educator’ perceptions of the significance of school-community relations in China. Journal of School Public Relations, 35(4), 477-493.
Chan, T. C., Chandler, M., Turan, S., Kpeglo, S., & Du, R. (2014). Roles and responsibilities of school principals: A five country comparison. The SRCEA Yearbook 2014, Mississippi State University Press. Available online http://srcea.msstate.edu/yearbook.html
Morris, R. C., Putney, D., & Chan, T. C. (2014). What negative effects have standardized testing had on the educational process? The SRCEA Yearbook 2014, Mississippi State University Press. Available online https://www.dropbox.com/s/a4zdh7yo46mx8su/Yearbook2014AdditionFinal.pptx?dl=0
Chan, T. C. (2014). Effective induction and mentoring programs for K-12 teachers and teacher education faculty: Perspectives of an operational model. Waves Journal of Educational Research and Development, 17(2), 45-55. Available at http://www.viethconsulting.com/members/publication/new_waves_home.php
Amlaner, B. R., & Chan, T. C. (2014). Developing a climate assessment instrument for the Seventh-day Adventist schools. Southern Journal of Educational Administration, 2(2), 3-16. Available online http://cstl-coe.semo.edu/pwatkins/SRCEA_Jrl/Journal_Volumes/Fall-Winter%20Issue_Final.pdf.
Chan, T. C. (2014). Supporting school facility planning: How school boards act. The Journal of Teaching, Learning, and Research in Educational Leadership, 4(3). www.gelfajournal.org.
Saunders, R., & Chan, T. C. (2014). Challenges of student enrollment forecasting in the 21^st Century. New Waves Journal of Educational Research and Development, 17(1), 126-130. Available at http://www.viethconsulting.com/members/publication/new_waves_home.php
Kpeglo, S., Chan, T. C., & Morris, R. (2013). Ghana teacher college principals: Self-perception of their roles and responsibilities. The Journal of Teaching, Learning, and Research in Educational leadership, 4(2), doi: www.gelfajournal.org
Chan, T. C., Kpeglo, S., & Morris, R. (2013). Profiles of elementary school principals: Comparing Ghana and The United States. Southern Journal of Educational Administration, 3(1), 3-14. Available at https://cstl-coe.semo.edu/pwatkins/SRCEA_Jrl/Journal_Volumes/Spring&Summer%202013.pdf
Patterson, J.P., Jiang, B., Chandler, M., & Chan, T.C. (2012, Fall). Educational leadership program effectiveness: Evaluation from graduates and their principals. Georgia Educational Researcher, 9(1), 40-60.
Chan, T. C., Crain-Dorough, M., Richardson, M. D. (2012). Educational accountability: The role of efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Southern Journal of Educational Administration, 1(1), 19-26. Available online at http://cstl-coe.semo.edu/pwatkins/SRCEA_Jrl/Index.htm
Chandler, M., & Chan, T. C. (2012) Implementation of professional learning standards in Georgia schools: An examination of the current reality. Journal of Educational Research- New Waves, 15(1), 89-106.
Turan, S., & Chan, T. C. (2011). Profiles of elementary school principals: Comparing Turkey and the United States. Journal of Education and Humanities. 2(4). 93-108. (Available online at http://www.egitimbirsen.org.tr/eibd/eibd4.pdf )
Cheurprakobkit, S., & Chan, T. C. (2011). The development of criminal justice program in Georgia high schools. Eastern Education Journal, 40(1), 75-84. Available online: http://castle.eiu.edu/edjournal/
Chan, T. C., & Dishman, M. (2011). Maintaining a safe and healthy school environment for learning. The American Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities (ACEF) Journal, 1(1), 5-13. Available online: http://www.acefacilities.org/ACEFJournal.aspx
Chan, T. C. (2011). How do technology application and equity impact student achievement? International Journal of Cyber Ethics in education, 1(2), 1-14. Available online: http://resources.igi-global.com/marketing/journals/IJCEE1(2).pdf
Chan, T. C. (2010). Faculty’s perception of a performance-based educational leadership program. Educational Planning, 19(4), 32-43.
Chan, T. C. (2010). Signs and symbols of educational planning. Educational Planning, 67(2), 3-10.
Chan, T. C., Chandler, M., Jiang, B., & Patterson, J. (2010). How do administrators, teachers, and parents Perceive the impact of facility on student achievement? Journal of School Business Management, 22(2), 34-41.
Chan, T. C. (2009). Meeting the challenge of accountability: The case study of a university in China. Inonu University Journal of the Faculty of Education, 10(3), 13-24.
Chan, T. C., & Jiang, B. (2009). How school principals assist beginning teachers. Studies in Educational Leadership, 1,114-123.
Morris, R., Chan, T. C., & Patterson, J. (2009). Principals’ perceptions of school public relations. Journal of School Public Relations, 30(2), 166-185.
Patterson, J., Chandler, M., Jiang, B., & Chan, T. C. (2009). Portable classrooms: Immediate solutions to a Growing problem. School Business Affairs, 75(6), 23-25.
Chan, T. C., Patterson, J., & Chandler, M. (2009) Best practices for the best interests of students: Principals’ strategies in managing portable classrooms. Journal of School Business Management, 21(1), 28-36.
Chan, T. C. (2009). Do portable classrooms impact teaching and learning? Journal of Educational Administration, 47(3), 290-304.
Jiang, B., Patterson, J., Chandler, M., & Chan, T. C. (2009). Practicum experience in an educational leadership program: Perspectives of supervisors, mentors and candidates. Educational Administration-Theory and Practice, 15(57), 77-108.
Chan, T. C., Terry, D., & Bessette, H. (2009). Fourth and fifth grade departmentalization: A transition to middle school. Journal for the Liberal Arts and Sciences, 13(2), 5-13.
Jiang, B., & Chan, T. C. (2008) Working with beginning teachers: What effective strategies do principals use? Eastern Education Journal, 37(1), 8-19. (Available at www.eiu.edu/~edjournal
Chan, T. C., & Du, R. (2008). School principals’ profiles: Comparing U.S and China. Journal of Global Initiatives, 3(1), 87-106.
Chan, T. C., & Wan, Y. (2008). The feasibility of implementing Total Quality Management principles in Chinese education: Chinese educators’ perspectives. Educational Planning, 17(20), 10-22.
Invited Lectures
Chan, T. C. (2015, October). Mentoring faculty to employ innovative approach to classroom teaching. Guangxi Teachers College, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Chan, T. C. (2015, October). A current development of open education in the United States. A presentation to the faculty of Guangxi Open Education University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Chan, T. C. (2014, June). An update of development in elementary education in the United States. A presentation to The faculty and students of Huzhou Teachers’ College, Huzhou, China.
Chan, T. C. (2014, June). Elementary education development in the United States: The present and the future. A presentation to the faculty and students of Hunan First Teachers’ College, Changsha, China.
Chan, T. C. (2014, June). Educational research development in the United States. A presentation to the faculty and students of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China.
Chan, T. C. (2014, June). Educational research and dissemination in the United States. A presentation to the faculty and students of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Chan, T. C. (2013, December). Faculty induction and mentoring in US schools and colleges. A presentation to the faculty and students of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Chan, T. C. (2013, December). Faculty induction and mentoring: The US model. A presentation to the faculty and students of the University of Macau, Macau, China.
Chan, T. C. (2013, November). Educational research wants you. Dean’s Speaker Series, Bagwell College of Education, Kennesaw State University.
Chan, T. C. (2012, December). A showcase of love and care in the world. A presentation to students at Shin Pyeong High School, Shinpyeong-Myeon, Dangjin-Gun, Chungnam, Republic of Korea.
Chan, T. C. (2011, May). How principals assist new teachers to succeed. A lecture delivered to the faculty and students of Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China.
Chan, T. C., & Jiang, B. (2010, May). How to make best use of community resources in support of education?A lecture delivered to the faculty and students of Shanghai Normal University, China.
Peer Reviewed Paper Presentations (Selected)
Chan, T. C., Xu, M., & Shu, Z. (2016, April). How do Chinese school administrators manage school financial business? A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC, USA.
Chan, T. C. (2016, April). How do Atlanta public schools manage their finance at economically difficult times?A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association, Washington, DC, USA.
Chan, T. C., & Morris, R. (2016, April). How do Atlanta schools support the green school initiative? A paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the Society of Professors of Education, Washington, DC, USA.
Chan, T. C. (2015, November). Working with doctoral students in the dissertation process. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Chan, T. C. (2015, October). An examination of school financial practices in China. A paper presented to the annual conference of The International Society for Educational Planning, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Bowen, C., & Chan, T. C. (2014, October). Ethical decision making: An intentional component of all teacher and educational leader preparation classes. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Chan, T. C., & Chandler, M. (2014, October). Financial practices exercised by public schools in Atlanta. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Chan, T. C., Xu, M., & Shu, Z. (2014, October). How do school administrators in China manage school financial business? A paper presented at the annual conference of the Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration, Atlanta, Ga. USA.
Chan, T. C., Xu, M., & Shu, Z. (2014, October). Educational finance practices: How does it work in China? A paper presented at the annual conference of the Georgia Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA, USA.
Jiang, B., Chan, T. C., Xu, M., & Shu, Z. (2014, April). Significance of school community relations to Chinese educators. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Chan, T. C., Chandler, M., Turan, S., Kpeglo, S., & Du, R. (2014, April). Comparing school principals’ roles and responsibilities in five countries. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Chan, T. C., & Shu, Z. (2014, April). An examination of educational finance practices in China. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Lokey-Vega, A., & Chan, T. C. (2014, March). Learning from international curriculum exemplars to refine the common core standards. A presentation to the annual conference of the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development at Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Chan, T. C., & Saunders, R. (2013, October). How green are the Atlanta schools? A paper presented to the annual conference of The International Society for Educational Planning, Niagara Falls, NY, USA.
Chan, T. C., Jiang, B., Xu, M., & Shu, Z. D. (2013, October). How do Chinese educators perceive school community relations? A paper presented to the annual conference of The International Society for Educational Planning, Niagara Falls, NY, USA.
Chan, T. C., Chandler, M., Turan, S., Kpeglo, S., & Du, R. (2013, October). How do school principals in five different countries perform their daily duties? A paper presented to the annual conference of The International Society for Educational Planning, Niagara Falls, NY, USA.
Chan, T. C., & Saunders, R. (2013, October). An examination of green school practices in Atlanta schools. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Georgia Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA, USA.
Chan, T. C., Jiang, B., Xu, M., & Shu, Z. D. (2013, October). School community relations: An examination of Chinese educators’ perspectives. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Georgia Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA, USA.
Chan, T. C., & Saunders, R. (2013, October). The green features of Atlanta schools. A paper presented to the annual conference of The Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Chan, T. C., Jiang, B., Xu, M., & Shu, Z. D. (2013, October). School community relations: Its’ significance to Chinese educators. A paper presented to the annual conference of The Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Amlaner, B., & Chan, T. C. (2013, October). A climate assessment instrument for the Seventh-day Adventist schools. A paper presented to the annual conference of The Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Morris, R., Chan, T. C., & Putney, D. (2013, October). A critical review of technology decision making and School usage. A paper presented to the annual conference of The Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Chan, T. C., Jiang, B., & Shu, Z. (2013, April). Perceptions of Chinese educators on school community relations. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Kpeglo, S., Chan, T. C., & Morris, R. (2013, May). Ghana teacher college principals: Self-perception of their roles and responsibilities. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Chan, T. C. & Kpeglo, S. (2012, October). How principals of teacher colleges in Ghana perceive their roles and responsibilities. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Georgia Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA, USA.
Chan, T. C. & Kpeglo, S. (2012, October). Teacher college principalship in Ghana: Principals’ Self-perception. A paper presented at the annual conference of the International Society for Educational Planning, Kansas City, MO, USA.
Morris, R., & Chan, T. C. (2012, September). Technology decision making by school leaders. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Chan, T. C., Jiang, B., & Shu, Z. (2012, September). Chinese principals’ roles in new teacher induction. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Chan, T. C. & Kpeglo, S. (2012, September). Ghana teacher college principals: Self-perception of their roles and responsibilities. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Southern Regional Council for Educational Administration, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Chan, T. C., & King, P. (2012, May). Teacher caring: A strategic approach to classroom management. A paper presented at the International Symposium on Classroom Management and Motivation for Learning, Wuhan, China.
Crain-Dorough, M., Mense. E. G., Stringer, J. C., Campbell, K. T., Richardson, M. D., & Chan, T. C. (2012). School improvement process filters into the classroom management: Transending international borders. A paper presented at the International Symposium on Classroom Management and Motivation for Learning, Wuhan, China.
Lane, K. E., Mense, E., Richardson, M. D., Chan, T. C. (2012, May). Developing simulations on critical thinking and decision making: Ways to motivate student learning. a paper presented to the international symposium on classroom management and motivation for learning, wuhan, china.
Jiang, B., Chan, T. C., & Shu Z. (2012, May). Helping new teachers to start a career in education: Perspectives of Chinese principals. Paper presented at the US- China Symposium on Educational, Technology and Teacher Leadership, Shanghai, China.
Mense, E., Lane, K. E., Richardson, M. D., & Chan, T. C. (2012, May). The use of technology in higher education: The role of accountability. Paper presented at the US- China Symposium on Educational, Technology and Teacher Leadership, Shanghai, China.
Chandler, M., Chan, T. C., & Jiang, B. (2012, April). The effectiveness of embedded approach to practicum experiences in educational leadership: Program candidates’ perspectives. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, Canada.
Chandler, M., & Chan, T. C. (2012, April). How are professional learning standards implemented in Georgia schools? A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association, Vancouver, Canada.
Jiang, B., & Chan, T. C. (2012, April). How do school principals work with beginning teachers in China? A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association, Vancouver, Canada.
Chan, T. C. (2011, November). My dissertation process. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Southern Regional Council for Educational Administration, St. Louis, MO, USA.
King, P., & Chan, T. C. (2011, October). Teachers’ and students’ perceptions on teachers’ caring behaviors. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Georgia Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA, USA.
Mozer, L., & Chan, T. C. (2011, October). A comparison of student achievement: Online and face-to-Face. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Georgia Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA, USA.
Chan, T. C., & Kpeglo, S. (2011, October). How are Ghana elementary school principals different from those of the United State?. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Georgia Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA, USA.
Chan, T. C., & Kpeglo, S. (2011, October). Profiles of elementary school principals: Comparing Ghana and The United States. A paper presented at the annual conference of the International Society for Educational Planning, Budapest, Hungary.
Chan, T. C. (2011, October). A safe and healthy school is an AYP school. A paper presented at the annual conference of the International Society for Educational Planning, Budapest, Hungary.
Chandler, M., Chan, T. C., & Jiang, B. (2011, April). The embedded approach to practicum experiences in an educational leadership program: Candidates perspectives. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Chan, T. C. (2011, April). Technology Application and Technology Equity: Are They Related to Student Achievement? A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Turan, S., & Chan, T. C. (2010, October). School Principals’ Profiles: Comparing Turkey and the United States. A paper presented at the annual conference of the International Society for Educational Planning, Washington, DC, USA.
Chandler, M., & Chan, T. C. (2010, October). An examination of the implementation status of professional learning communities in Georgia schools. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Southern Regional Council for Educational Administration, Savannah, GA, USA.
Chan, T. C., Chandler, M., Patterson, J., & Jiang, B. (2010, April). How school facilities impact student achievement: Perceptions of principals, teachers and parents. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association, Denver, CO, USA.
Chandler, M., & Chan, T. C. (2010, April-May). School principal profiles: Comparing Hungary and the U.S. A paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO, USA.
Morris, R. C., Chan, T. C., & Patterson, J. (2010, April-May). School public relations as perceived by school principals. A paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO, USA.
Chandler, M., Chan, T. C., Patterson, J., & Jiang, B. (2009, October). How do principals, teachers and parents perceive the impact of facility on student achievement? A paper presented at the annual conference of the Georgia Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA, USA.
Chandler, M., & Chan, T. C. (2009, October). Principals’ self-perception of their roles and responsibilities: Comparing Hungary and the United States. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Southern Regional Council for Educational Administration, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Williamson, J., & Chan, T. C. (2009, October). The impact of technology access, technology integration and teacher technology proficiency on student achievement in Georgia schools. A paper presented at the annual conference of the International Society for Educational Planning, Savannah, GA, USA.
Chan, T. C., Patterson, J., & Chandler, M. (2009, October). The impact of facility on student achievement: Principals’, teachers’, and parents’ perspectives. A paper presented at the annual conference of the International Society for Educational Planning, Savannah, GA, USA.
Chandler, M., & Chan, T. C. (2009, October). School principal profiles: Comparing Hungary and the United States. A paper presented at the annual conference of the International Society for Educational Planning, Savannah, GA, USA.
Bowen, C., & Chan, T. C. (2009, October). Preparing for the 21^st Century: Increasing ethics instruction in educator preparation programs. A paper presented at the annual conference of the International Society for Educational Planning, Savannah, GA, USA.
Jiang, B., Chandler, M., Patterson, J. & Chan, T. C. (2009, April). Practicum Experience in an Educational Leadership Program: Perspectives of Supervisors, Mentors and Candidates. A paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA, USA.
Chan, T. C. (2009, April). Faculty’s perception of a performance-based educational leadership program. A paper presented at the annual conference of Chinese Association of Educational Research and Development, San Diego, CA, USA.
Chan, T. C., Jiang, B., Patterson, J., & Chandler, M. (2009, April). Perceptions of practicum experiences: Supervisors’ and mentors’. A paper presented at the annual conference of Chinese Association of Educational Research and Development, San Diego, CA, USA.
Patterson, J., Jiang, B., Chandler, M., & Chan, T. C. (2009, February). Stakeholders’ perceptions of educational leadership practicum experiences. A paper presented to the annual meeting of the Georgia Conference on College and University Teaching, Kennesaw, GA, USA.
Patterson, J., Chandler, M., Jiang, B., & Chan, T. C. (2009, February). Stakeholders’ perceptions of Educational leadership practicum experiences. A paper presented to the annual meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, Dallas, TX, USA.
Cheurprakobkit, S., & Chan, T. C. (2008, November). The criminal justice curriculum in Georgia’s high schools. A paper presented to the annual meeting of the Criminal Justice Association of Georgia, Savannah, GA, USA.
Chan, T. C., Patterson, J., Chandler, M., & Jiang, B. (2008, October). Strategies of planning and managing portable classrooms. A paper presented to the annual meeting of the Southern Regional Council of Educational Administration at Charleston, WV, USA.
Patterson, J., Chan, T. C., Jiang, B., Bowen, C., & Chandler, M. (2008, October). Multiple perspectives of an educational leadership program’s practicum experiences. A paper presented to the annual meeting of the Southern Regional Council of Educational Administration at Charleston, WV, USA.
Chan, T. C., & Morris, R. (2008, October). Principals’ perceptions of school community relations. A paper presented to the annual meeting of the Southern Regional Council of Educational Administration at Charleston, WV, USA.
Bowen, C., Chan, T. C., & Patterson, J. (2008, October). Ethics in the 21^st Century – Higher Education’s Responsibility. A paper presented to the annual meeting of the Southern Regional Council of Educational Administration at Charleston, WV, USA.
Chan, T. C., Chandler, M., Patterson, J., & Jiang, B. (2008). Stakeholders’ perceptions of an educational Leadership program’s practicum experiences. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Association of Teacher Education, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Chandler, M., Chan, T. C., Patterson, J., & Jiang, B. (2008, October). Practicum experience in an educational leadership program: Multiple perspectives. A paper presented to the annual meeting of the International Society of Educational Planning at Istanbul, Turkey.
Chan, T. C., Patterson, J., & Chandler, M. (2008, October). Best practices for the best interests of students: Principals’ strategies in managing portable classrooms. A paper presented to the annual meeting of the International Society of Educational Planning at Istanbul, Turkey.
Jiang, B., Patterson, J., Chan, T. C., & Bowen, C. (2008, May). An Educational Leadership Program Redesign: Insights from Graduates and School Administrators. A paper presented at the International Conference on Educational Renewal and School Development in an Era of Cultural Diversity, Wuhan, China.
Chan, T. C., Jiang, B., & Patterson, J. (2008, March) Redesigning educational leadership programs: Graduates and their principals can help. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY, USA.
Chan, T. C., & Jiang, B. (2008, March) Principals’ role in working with beginning teachers. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association, New York, NY, USA.
Jiang, B., Patterson, J., & Chan, T. C. （2008, February). Involving graduates and their school employers in redesigning the educational leadership program. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Teacher Education, New Orleans, LA, USA.