Destructive leadership behaviors: The case of academic middle leaders in higher education
International Journal of Educational Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
126, P. 102382 - 102382
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Destructive
leadership,
characterized
by
abusive
behaviors
and
a
lack
of
ethical
integrity,
undermines
organizational
morale
performance.
This
phenomenological
study
investigates
destructive
leadership
exhibited
academic
middle
leaders
in
higher
education,
examining
them
through
the
lens
faculty
members.
Six
members
from
six
Arab
States
participated
three
rounds
interviews
to
capture
their
lived
experiences.
Data
were
supplemented
reflective
journal
entries,
allowing
researchers
examine
preconceived
notions
phenomenon
under
study.
A
whole-part-whole
approach
was
utilized
for
data
analysis.
Findings
illuminate
specific
instances
including
micromanagement
control,
vitriolic
communication,
detrimental
climate,
encroachment
upon
members'
work-life
balance.
The
explores
impact
these
on
morale,
productivity,
overall
culture.
contributes
deeper
understanding
discussion
challenges
presented
ineffective
education
environments.
Language: Английский
Leadership development in virtual communities of practice: The case of school principals from the GCC Region
Education and Information Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 4, 2024
Abstract
This
study
explores
the
potential
of
virtual
communities
practice
(vCoPs)
in
fostering
leadership
growth
that
aligns
with
diverse
needs
and
challenges
faced
by
school
principals.
The
employs
a
qualitative
research
design,
conducts
semi-structured
interviews
16
principals
from
K-12
schools
belonging
to
Gulf
Cooperation
Council
(GCC)
region.
Findings
suggest
vCoPs
offer
rich
environment
for
engage
collaborative
learning,
knowledge
sharing,
professional
networking,
all
which
contribute
their
differentiated
development.
flexible
personalized
learning
paths
can
support
instructional,
digital,
distributed
development
advancement
is
made
possible
creating
supportive
secure
fortified
resilience,
group
cohesion,
robust
feedback
mechanisms.
Additionally,
collective
efficacy,
cultivating
shared
beliefs
driving
positive
change,
disseminating
these
principles
throughout
educational
community
via
social
influence.
Language: Английский
Teacher leadership in higher education: why not?
Cogent Education,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: June 18, 2024
This
phenomenological
investigation
examined
teacher
leadership
within
the
context
of
higher
education
among
novice
faculty
members
with
a
specialization
in
educational
leadership.
These
newcomers
received
informal
guidance
and
support
from
specific
whom
they
identified
as
exemplifying
The
core
methodology
involved
in-depth
interviews
complemented
by
bridling
journal
entries,
capturing
lived
experiences
perceptions
six
participants
Arab
States.
Data
analysis
employed
whole-part-whole
approach.
Findings
suggest
three
manifestations
or
themes
for
leadership,
including
social
enculturation,
expertise
diffusion,
emotional
fitness.
insights
gleaned
this
study
provide
foundation
fostering
discourse
on
development
contexts.
Language: Английский
Exploring Developmental Trajectories for English Language Teachers: Evidence From Professional Agency, Teacher Commitment, and Professional Learning Communities in Chinese Universities
Fan Yuan,
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Jia Li,
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Yiwen Mao
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et al.
SAGE Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
While
an
expanding
body
of
evidence
emerged
recommending
that
teachers
stay
engaged
with
the
professional
learning
communities
(PLCs)
to
enhance
career
development,
scant
attention
has
been
given
exploring
relationship
between
teacher
agency
and
their
commitment
PLCs.
To
bridge
this
gap,
current
study
aims
uncover
teachers’
views
on
community
practices
enabling
restraining
factors
influenced
enactment
in
a
sample
10
Chinese
university
language
teachers.
Thematic
analysis
was
applied
scrutinize
data
collected
from
semi-structured
interviews,
observation,
reflective
diary,
discussion
minutes
The
results
reported
experience
showed
significant
effect
PLCs
constructing
developmental
trajectories,
facilitated
by
reciprocal
relations
commitment.
An
inquiry
into
engagement
participants
proactively
exercised
through
dynamic
interplay
identity,
knowledge,
trust,
school
culture
context.
In
addition,
shaped
demands,
efforts,
turnover.
Some
important
theoretical
practical
implications
were
discussed.
Language: Английский
Exploring the Interplay between Teacher Leadership and Self-Efficacy: A Systematic Literature Review (2013–2024)
Education Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 990 - 990
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
This
systematic
review
rigorously
explores
the
reciprocal
relationship
between
teacher
leadership
and
self-efficacy
across
a
range
of
educational
cultural
settings.
Drawing
on
eleven
peer-reviewed
studies
from
2013
to
2024
guided
by
PRISMA
framework,
analysis
substantiates
robust,
bidirectional
link:
significantly
bolsters
self-efficacy,
which,
in
turn,
profoundly
impacts
practices
outcomes.
The
dynamics
this
exhibit
considerable
variation
divides,
with
collectivist
settings
predominantly
favoring
collaborative
approach
that
enhances
collective
efficacy
teamwork,
whereas
individualistic
contexts
tend
prioritize
personal
achievement
empowerment.
findings
highlight
imperative
for
culturally
tailored
professional
development
programs
affirm
critical
influence
driving
innovation
reform.
Despite
richness
insights
presented,
studies’
limited
sample
sizes
specificity
their
may
temper
broader
applicability
conclusions.
recommends
future
research
adopt
longitudinal
mixed-methods
approaches
deepen
understanding
these
interactions
diverse
landscapes,
thereby
enriching
theoretical
practical
implications
global
advancement.
Language: Английский
Does Accreditation Lead to School Improvement? Perceptions of Educators in K-12 Settings
SAGE Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3)
Published: July 1, 2024
Accreditation
has
witnessed
a
surge
in
popularity
within
K-12
settings,
being
perceived
as
pathway
to
excellence
and
testament
the
pursuit
of
quality
education.
This
study
explored
perceptions
423
educators
(teachers,
subject
coordinators,
school
leaders)
from
10
Arab
Sates
focusing
on
value
accreditation
its
impact
improvement,
through
their
lenses.
A
survey
with
an
open-ended
question,
was
used
collect
data.
Quantitative
data
underwent
statistical
analysis
using
SPSS
25.0,
while
qualitative
question
were
analyzed
theme-based
analysis.
Findings
reveal
that
participants
expressed
positive
views
toward
accreditation,
recognizing
role
ensuring
compliance
standards
related
safety,
resource
allocation,
infrastructure
provisions.
However,
participants,
particularly
teachers,
displayed
more
reserved
perspectives
accreditation’s
potential
enhance
expressing
concerns
it
may
lead
cloned
schools
diminish
teachers’
creativity
autonomy.
highlights
complexities
divergent
surrounding
education,
urging
further
reflection
dialogue
better
align
practices
genuine
improvement
educational
excellence.
Language: Английский
What factors mediate the relationship between principal leadership and teacher professional learning? Evidence from meta-analytic structural equation modelling (MASEM)
Journal of Educational Administration,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
Purpose
This
study
was
conducted
to
investigate
the
effect
of
principal
leadership
(PL)
on
teacher
professional
learning
(TPL)
with
possible
mediation
trust
(TT)
and
agency
(TA)
using
a
broader
set
data
collected
from
published
research.
Design/methodology/approach
The
uses
meta-analytic
structural
equation
modelling
compare
weighted
sizes
between
variables
produced
by
research
across
different
periods
contexts.
bilateral
relations
PL
were
first
examined,
then
model-data
fit
tested
for
both
proposed
two
alternative
models.
Findings
results
showed
that
had
significant
“very
large”
TPL,
TT
agency;
affected
TPL
mostly
indirectly
over
agency.
collectively
predicted
nearly
half
variance
in
TPL.
Originality/value
novel
advanced
methodology
relationships
among
59
studies
sample
size
67,035
participants
around
world.
contribute
literature,
offering
more
global
understanding
interaction
PL,
Language: Английский