Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Corresponding Author, Master of educational managment, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran. E-mail: m.barihi68@gmail.com

2 Associate professor of Allameh Tabataba'i University, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran. E-mail: abdollahi@atu.ac.ir

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the foundations for implementing educational leadership in elementary schools. The research employed a qualitative approach using a case study method. Two non-profit girls' primary schools, Takrim and Fazeh, were selected for this study. These schools, guided by a religious framework, utilized diverse strategies to enhance the quality of education and training. The participants included 24 individuals (teachers, educational assistants, and principals) from these schools. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 participants until theoretical saturation was achieved. Data were collected through researcher-designed semi-structured interviews and analyzed using a qualitative content analysis method. The data were categorized into open, axial, and selective codes. This study identified four key domains for the implementation of educational leadership. The organizational domain encompasses goal-setting and vision development programs for employees, evaluation and effectiveness plans, employee participation in decision-making, effective communication strategies, time management, and professional development initiatives for managers. The student-focused domain includes individual development plans, educational and skill-building programs, as well as self-awareness and knowledge enhancement initiatives. The teacher-focused domain comprises empowerment and self-awareness programs, while the family-focused domain involves educational and skill-building programs and initiatives to raise awareness of the school’s approach. These domains collectively form the foundational frameworks for achieving effective educational leadership.

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