An Examination of School Administrators' Opinions About the School Through Sociological Theories

Sociological theories put forward to understand society are closely related to education, which is one of the social institutions. According to the common sociological perspective, which sees education as a function of society, every theory has the power to influence schools. The aim of this study is to examine school administrators' views on the definition of school, its purpose, teachers and administrators, and what should and should not be in schools through four sociological theories: Functionalist, conflictualist, interpretivist and critical. Knowing the theoretical background of school administrators' views on the school, which have direct and indirect effects on school development, and explaining school administrators' perspectives on the school will enable us to understand the foundations of school management and educational leadership behaviors. In addition, being able to reveal the intersection between sociology and school administration can develop action plans for getting support from the school to improve society.