Overall, the findings suggest that the educational administration course
completed by approximately half the sample did have an impact on the
expectations of pre-service teachers regarding the organisation of their future
workplace. The comparison of the mean scores of the two groups points to a
less optimistic outlook on the part of completers in the case of two areas
directly related to their role and function at the school. Completers appeared to
expect to face problems to a greater extent, especially in relation to their
personal contribution to the administration and success of their unit, and the
evaluation of their work. With respect to the latter, completers questioned the
ability of their superiors to effectively supervise and evaluate their work. It is
noteworthy that completers and non-completers differed significantly in both
inspector-related items in the questionnaire. Consequently, the completion of
the course appears to be associated with a less enthusiastic view of the ability
of school inspectors to successfully carry out their evaluation role.