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- ItemEffective schools and challenges of school leadership(2024-06-15) Gaya Gookool PadminiThis educational resource, titled "Effective Schools and Challenges of School Leadership," provides a comprehensive overview of the key characteristics of effective schools and the leadership challenges they face. It highlights the essential elements of effective schools, including academic excellence, strong leadership, positive school culture, community engagement, a relevant curriculum, student support services, continuous improvement, accountability, and adequate resources. The document also examines the critical role of school leaders in creating a positive learning environment, promoting student success, and navigating common challenges such as maintaining high expectations, fostering collaboration, ensuring inclusivity, and managing limited resources.
- ItemTraditional vs Emerging Leadership Theories(2024-06-05) Gaya Gookool PadminiThis document offers a comparative analysis of foundational and contemporary leadership theories. It begins with traditional theories such as the Great Man Theory, Trait Theory, Behavioral Theory, and Contingency Theory, which focus on inherent traits, observable behaviors, and situational factors influencing leadership. It then explores emerging theories, including Charismatic, Authentic, Ethical, Spiritual, and Transformational Leadership, which emphasize values, integrity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. The resource provides a clear understanding of how leadership concepts have evolved, equipping educators with insights into selecting and applying leadership approaches suitable for modern educational contexts
- ItemTransactional, Instructional and Servant Leadership(2024-06-01) GAYA GOOKOOL PadminiThis document provides a comprehensive exploration of three distinct leadership approaches commonly observed in educational settings. Transactional leadership emphasizes clear expectations, rewards, and consequences, making it effective in structured environments. Instructional leadership focuses on guiding educators to enhance teaching practices and improve student outcomes, with school leaders acting as instructional mentors. Servant leadership prioritizes the well-being and development of team members, fostering a culture of empowerment and shared decision-making. This resource highlights the characteristics, benefits, and challenges of each style, offering educators insights into selecting and adapting leadership approaches for their contexts.
- ItemAutocratic, Democratic, Laissez faire and Transformational leadership(2024-05-24) GAYA GOOKOOL PadminiThis document provides an in-depth exploration of four major leadership styles commonly observed in educational settings. It explains the characteristics, advantages, and limitations of each style. Autocratic leadership emphasizes control and quick decision-making, while democratic leadership promotes collaboration and participation. Laissez-faire leadership offers freedom with minimal supervision, suitable for self-motivated teams. Transformational leadership focuses on inspiring and motivating followers toward shared goals, fostering innovation and personal growth. The resource also highlights the 4 I’s of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.
- ItemSLOs, Management vs Leadership(2024-05) GAYA GOOKOOL P - OUMThis educational resource, titled "SLOs and Management vs Leadership," explores the transformation of schools into learning organizations (SLOs) and the distinction between leadership and management in educational settings. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation within schools, highlighting the characteristics of SLOs based on models by OECD, UNICEF, and Peter Senge. The resource also clarifies the differences between leadership and management, with leaders focusing on people, vision, and culture, while managers emphasize tasks, execution, and organization. It provides practical insights into the roles and responsibilities of school leaders, equipping educators with the knowledge to effectively lead and manage educational institutions.