Different worlds: The cadences of context, exploring the emotional terrain of school principals’ practice in schools in challenging circumstances

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarlath Brennan ◽  
Gerry Mac Ruairc
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Social Worlds ◽  
Leadership Practice ◽  
Strong Basis ◽  
Economic Context ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

The centrality of emotions in the personal and professional practice of school leaders is by now well established in scholarship. Much of the investigation that has been carried out over the years provides a strong basis and rationale for the data presented in this paper. This study sought to explore the extent to which the socio-economic context of the school impacts the emotional timbre of the interactions of school principals and to seek to establish how this group of leaders manage the emotional drivers of their different socio-economic contexts. This paper specifically focuses on principals' perspectives on the impact children’s social worlds and their associated lives have on how leadership practice is shaped, from the point of view of the playing out of emotions in school. Qualitative research using multiple, in-depth interviews and shadowing as research tools, was utilised to focus on the emotional experiences of the principals in the study. This approach enabled the research to come as close as possible to understanding the meaning principals make of their lived experiences from their subjective point of view. Most of the data presented here will explore the perspectives of leaders working in schools in some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised communities in Ireland.

scholarly journals The construction of leadership practice: Making sense of leader competencies

Leadership ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 174271502199649
Author(s):  
Dag Jansson ◽  
Erik Døving ◽  
Beate Elstad
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Leadership Competencies ◽  
The Self ◽  
Leadership Practice ◽  
Choral Conductors ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Sensemaking Process ◽  
The Face ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Selection Of

The notion of leadership competencies is a much-debated issue. In this article, we propose that how the leader makes sense of his or her competencies is key to leadership practice. Specifically, we look at how leaders reconcile discrepancies between the self-perceived proficiency of various competencies and their corresponding importance. Empirically, we study leaders within the music domain – how choral conductors make sense of their competencies in the shaping of their professional practice. We investigated how choral leaders in Scandinavia ( N = 638) made sense of their competencies in the face of demands in their working situations. A mixed methodology was used, comprising a quantitative survey with qualitative comments and in-depth interviews with a selection of the respondents. The results show that when choral leaders shape their practice, they frequently face competency gaps that compel them to act or adjust their identity. The key to this sensemaking process is how they move competency elements they master to the foreground and wanting elements to the background. The concept of ‘sensemaking affordance’ is introduced to account for how various leader competency categories are negotiated to safeguard overall efficacy.

scholarly journals The Impact of School Principals' Practice of Re-Engineering Administrative Processes on Achieving Quality Assurance Standards from the Point of View of Educational Supervisors -An Empirical Study on the public schools in Kasbah Brigade-: أثر ممارسة مديري المدارس لأسلوب إعادة هندسة العمليات الإدارية في تحقيق معايير ضمان الجودة من وجهة نظر المشرفين التربويين- دراسة تطبيقية على المدارس الحكومية في قصبة عمان-

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafa' Mohamad Liswi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
The Public ◽  
Quality Assurance Standards ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to identify the impact of school principals' practice of re-engineering administrative processes on achieving quality assurance standards from the point of view of educational supervisors in the Kasbah Brigade. A survey method was used. The sample consisted of (42) supervisors. The results of the study showed that the degree of practitioners of public schools to re-engineering administrative processes from the point of view of educational supervisors in the Kasbah Brigade was high. Furthermore, the degree of achieving the quality assurance standards from the point of view of the educational supervisors in the Kasbah Brigade was moderate. The study recommended that the principal should pay attention to continuously improve the administrative processes in all its aspects and devise new ways to manage the school and perform its various tasks.

Conflict handling in small firms’ foreign business relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 240-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Ratajczak-Mrozek ◽  
Krzysztof Fonfara ◽  
Aleksandra Hauke-Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Small Firms ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Business Relationships ◽  
Optimal Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
Conflict Handling ◽  
Financial Consequences ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to indicate how conflicts in foreign business relationships are handled by small firms from a relational point of view and how these conflicts can be used by small firms in a positive way. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses qualitative study and presents the results of in-depth interviews conducted with six small, Poland-based firms. Findings The paper indicates the nature of conflicts in foreign business relationships from the perspective of small firms, including the sources of conflict and its outcomes. The main sources of conflict indicated include service or product quality, financial aspects of cooperation and cultural differences. The study exposes the existence of both negative (e.g. financial consequences) and positive (e.g. gaining new experience) outcomes of conflicts. It shows that positive conflict handling often constitutes a significant challenge for small firms and that the authors cannot really speak of one optimal method of conflict handling. Regardless of the method adopted, the costs involved should be taken into detailed consideration. Practical implications The paper points to actions that could be taken by small firms to handle conflicts in a way that will produce positive outcomes. Originality/value Managing international relationships is a more challenging task compared with domestic ones, especially for smaller firms. The paper exposes the impact of two categories of conflict (called day-to-day problems and severe conflicts) in a foreign relationship on small firms and considers different methods of handling the conflict situations.

scholarly journals Impacto del modelo español de dirección escolar en la identidad profesional los líderes escolares

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Bolívar ◽  
Maximiliano Ritacco
Keyword(s):  
Professional Identity ◽  
School Principals ◽  
School Management ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Pedagogical Agent ◽  
Narrative Perspective ◽  
Successful School ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Spanish Model

Spain presents a unique school management model: a teacher chosen by his own workmates (teachers) exercises the management of the school, and after this term of management (4-8 years), returns to the teacher staff. Such an itinerary of “back and forth” presents a series of duplications in identity: manager or leader; representative of the Administration and/or teaching colleagues; accountability agent and/or pedagogical agent; etc. This paper reviews the literature on management identity, especially under the ISSPP (International Successful School Principals Project), as well as the characteristics of the Spanish management model. Methodologically, from a biographical-narrative perspective, the study looks to understand the impact of the Spanish model of school management upon the identity of the principals through content analysis of the testimony of 15 school principals (in depth interviews). As a result of the data categorization process, a group of categories emerged: Personal identity; Professional identity (internal perspective); Professional identity (external perspective); Social identity; Professionalization; [and] Double identity – that reference those dimensions of the school principals’ identity impacted by the Spanish school management model. Finally, fragments and excerpts extracted from the interviewed testimonies are used in order to advance in the narrative and interpretative construction of the study (grounded theory).

scholarly journals Dealing with Stigma: Experiences of Persons Affected by Disabilities and Leprosy

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mimi Lusli ◽  
Marjolein B. M. Zweekhorst ◽  
Beatriz Miranda-Galarza ◽  
Ruth M. H. Peters ◽  
Sarah Cummings ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Social Perspective ◽  
Medical Terms ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Stigma Experiences ◽  
Depth Interviews

Persons affected by leprosy or by disabilities face forms of stigma that have an impact on their lives. This study seeks to establish whether their experiences of stigma are similar, with a view to enabling the two groups of people to learn from each other. Accounts of experiences of the impact of stigma were obtained using in-depth interviews and focus group discussion with people affected by leprosy and by disabilities not related to leprosy. The analysis shows that there are a lot of similarities in impact of stigma in terms of emotions, thoughts, behaviour, and relationships between the two groups. The main difference is that those affected by leprosy tended to frame their situation in medical terms, while those living with disabilities described their situation from a more social perspective. In conclusion, the similarities offer opportunities for interventions and the positive attitudes and behaviours can be modelled in the sense that both groups can learn and benefit. Research that tackles different aspects of stigmatization faced by both groups could lead to inclusive initiatives that help individuals to come to terms with the stigma and to advocate against exclusion and discrimination.

scholarly journals The Evolution of the Socio-cultural and Religious Characteristics of Cancer Patients in Morocco: Case of the National Institute of Oncology Rabat

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahd Elkhalloufi ◽  
Saber Boutayeb ◽  
Fouzia Mamouch ◽  
Latifa Rakibi ◽  
Sanae Elmajjaoui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Economic Point ◽  
Chisquare Test ◽  
To Come ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: In 2018, Morocco recorded more than 52,783 new cases of cancer and more than 32,962 cases of death (IARC, 2018). Cancer is always accompanied by socially constructed, differentiated and contingent interpretations and practices according to the socio-cultural and religious characteristics of each region. The aims of this study is describing the evolution of the socio-cultural and religious aspects of Moroccan cancer patients followed at the National Institute of Oncology (NIO) of RABAT between 2010 and 2020.Methods: We have prospectively studied all cancer cases diagnosed at the National Oncology Institute (NIO), Rabat in 2019. We have collected 1102 cases. The data collected was compared with the results of the study carried out in 2010 (1600 cases). Statistical analysis has been assessed by SPSS 20 software and the correlations between socio-cultural characteristics were examined using a chisquare test.Results: from a socio-economic point of view, almost all patients claim that cancer is a costly disease as well as a disease that leads to a drop in income and the inevitable impoverishment of Moroccan patients. The illiteracy rate is higher than in subsequent studies 42.4%. On the psychological level, the damage to body image has a negative impact on the marital relationship. The number of female patients who are victims of spousal divorce and separation is very high. Damage to body image (alopecia) can lead to stigmatizing behaviour. Concerning the spiritual aspect, in the Arab-Berber-Muslim culture, the impact of the occurrence of cancer is very particular, and the repercussions are assessed differently depending on the degree of conviction. for practicing believers, cancer is considered a divine trial, but for non-practicing believers, cancer is regarded as a divine punishment coming from outside. New behaviours reported by this research concern the use of ROKIA as an anti-cancer remedy, 42% of patients use ROKIA.Conclusion: It is important to take these data into account in the therapeutic management of patients in order to better relieve them, which sometimes proves difficult for the healthcare team. The main relief seems to come from the deep religious beliefs that help.

scholarly journals The Impact of an Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) Program on the Professional Practice of Graduates

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Folake Aluko
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Distance Education Program ◽  
University Of Pretoria ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

This paper examines the impact of a distance education program offered by the University of Pretoria, South Africa, on the professional practice of teachers. A pilot study was conducted using a combination of surveys and focus group interviews. Findings reveal that the program was beneficial to graduates’ personal development, professional practice, schools, learners, and colleagues. Further, principals who participated in the study attested to the differences they observed between the graduates and other teachers who had not been exposed to such a program. Suggestions for improvements included the introduction of subjects taught at school as areas of specialization, involvement of school principals in the assessment of enrolled students, visits to schools by the organizers, and exposure of students to the practical opportunities offered by the program (with portfolios that could be a part of the assessment).

Pharmacy Student Leaders’ Perspectives on the Impact of COVID-19 on their Learning: SWOC Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hend Al-Naimi ◽  
Bassant Elkattan ◽  
Hiba Mohammed ◽  
Laila Shafei ◽  
Marwa Elshazly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Student Leaders ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Pharmacy Student ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Student Leader ◽  
Student Resilience ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in many aspects of life across the globe including education provision. This pandemic led to major and rapid restructuring of curricula and assessments as student suddenly moved to unfamiliar learning environment. Active involvement of students in the education process and curricula reform is encouraged. This paper aimed to explore pharmacy student leaders’ perspectives related to their learning during COVID-19 pandemic in terms of strengths, weakness, opportunities, challenges and recommendations to move forward. A meeting with pharmacy student leaders was convened. Each student leader individually reflected on their experiences using a structured SWOC (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Challenges) framework which was then used to guide discussion. Each student then rated anonymously the importance and the probability of the themes to come up with overall score. Online learning came with both negative and positive aspects from the students’ point of view. Despite the efforts that were made by the college and students to adapt to the new educational system, there were drawbacks that affected the quality of the education. Pharmacy programs need to implement strategies within their programs about disaster preparedness and build student resilience and wellbeing.

The reality of transformational leadership among public school principals in Jordan from the point of view of the evaluators of the Education Quality and Accountability Unit: واقع القيادة التحويلية لدى مديري ومديرات المدارس الحكومية في الأردن من وجهة نظر مقيّمي وحدة جودة التعليم والمساءلة

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (43) ◽  
pp. 36-22
Author(s):  
Ebtesam Awwad Aladamat Ebtesam Awwad Aladamat
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Public School ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Education Quality ◽  
Leadership Practice ◽  
Public School Principals ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
The Ideal

This study aimed to know the reality of transformational leadership among public school principals in Jordan from the point of view of the evaluators of the Education Quality and Accountability Unit, and to achieve the goal of the study, the researcher used the descriptive and analytical approach, the study tool represented in a questionnaire applied to a random sample of (50) male and female evaluators. The results of the study showed that the degree of transformational leadership practice of public school principals in Jordan came with a degree of approval (medium) and average of (3.33). As for the areas of transformational leadership, the field of individual considerations ranked first with a degree of approval (large) with an average of (3.53), followed by The field of the inspirational stimulus with a degree of approval (medium) with an average (3.33), then the field of the ideal effect with a degree of approval (medium) and average of (3.29), while the field of intellectual arousal ranked last with a degree of approval (medium) and with an average of (3.17), and in light of the results, the researcher presented a set of recommendations and proposals to improve the practice of public school principals and directors in Jordan, the most important of which are: Holding training courses and programs for each of the school principals and their teachers and their development to increase their capacity To practice transformational leadership.

scholarly journals Exo Journalism: A Conceptual Approach to a Hybrid Formula between Journalism and Artificial Intelligence

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 830-840
Author(s):  
Santiago Tejedor ◽  
Pere Vila
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Automatic Generation ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Digital Society ◽  
Automated Technology ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

The irruption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated technology has substantially changed the journalistic profession, transforming the way of capturing, processing, generating, and distributing information; empowering the work of journalists by modifying the routines and knowledge required by information professionals. This study, which conceptualizes the “exo journalism” on the basis of the impact of AI on the journalism industry, is part of a research project of the Observatory for Information Innovation in the Digital Society (OI2). The results, derived from documentary research supported by case studies and in-depth interviews, propose that AI is a source of innovation and personalization of journalistic content and that it can contribute to the improvement of professional practice, allowing the emergence of a kind of "exo journalist", a conceptual proposal that connects the possibilities of AI with the needs of journalism’s own productive routines. The end result is the enhancement of the journalist’s skills and the improvement of the news product. The research focuses on conceptualizing a kind of support and complement for journalists in the performance of their tasks based on the possibilities of AI in the automatic generation of content and data verification.

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