Predictors of instructional leadership practices : lessons learnt from Bushbuckridge, South Africa
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Bipath, Keshni
Mafuwane, Barber Mbangwa
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Kamla-Raj Enterprises
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to examine the instructional leadership practices of school
principals that would enhance management and leadership. Structured
questionnaires (n=228) completed by deputy principals and departmental heads,
showed that instructional leadership was composed of four sub-dimensions, which
could be used to identify areas for possible improvement. Using multiple regression
analysis, the sub-dimension of “Monitoring and providing feedback on the teaching
and learning process” was the best predictor of instructional leadership.
Furthermore, self-confidence of the principal and knowledge of current
developments in the curriculum regarding instructional leadership, attending and
participating in curriculum-related workshops, and communicating curriculum goals
to teachers were considered crucial to ensure that principals become instructional
leaders.
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Curriculum management, Development appraisal, Effective school school, Instructional leadership, Leadership practices
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Bipath, K & Mafuwane, B 2015, 'Predictors of instructional leadership practices : lessons learnt from Bushbuckridge, South Africa', International Journal of Educational Sciences, pp. 163-180.