Understanding the Challenge of Middle Level Leadership in Schools: Analysis of the Effect of Principals' Educational Leadership on the Role of Assistants
Subject Areas : Education
1 - Islamic Azad University, Chalous Branch
Keywords: middle leadership, assistants, school management, educational leadership,
Abstract :
Educational leadership, in fact, is an approach about the leadership style of school principals. This approach seeks to improve the quality of teaching and learning. The present study aims to investigate and analyze the effect of educational leadership of principals on the role and position of school assistants. To conduct this study, 16 principals of primary schools in Karaj were selected as a sample, and then, using semi-structured interviews, the required data were collected. To analyze the data, a three-step method of qualitative content analysis including sorting, coding and classification was used. This process finally led to the emergence of three main themes and areas. The accuracy of the obtained findings shows that the educational leadership of principals in three main areas affects the middle leadership and the performance of school assistants. These three areas are: expectations from assistants, selection and appointment of assistants, and the existence of a hierarchical structure of assistants in schools. The results of this research show the importance and multidimensional impact of educational leadership on various organizational aspects of middle leadership in schools. In the end, the relationship of these results with the strategic decisions of school management is discussed
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