Bipath, KeshniMafuwane, Barber Mbangwa2016-05-202016-05-202015Bipath, K & Mafuwane, B 2015, 'Predictors of instructional leadership practices : lessons learnt from Bushbuckridge, South Africa', International Journal of Educational Sciences, pp. 163-180.0975-1122http://hdl.handle.net/2263/52724The 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.en© Kamla-Raj 2015Curriculum managementDevelopment appraisalEffective school schoolInstructional leadershipLeadership practicesEducation articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationEducation articles SDG-08SDG-08: Decent work and economic growthEducation articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesArticle