scholarly journals Voices of resilience: Female school principals, leadership skills, and decision-making techniques

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Nicolette de Bruyn ◽  
Raj Mestry
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Change Theory ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Female Principals ◽  
Mpumalanga Province ◽  
Career Trajectories ◽  
Resilience Factors ◽  
Prospective Principals

In this article we report on a qualitative study which explored the life narratives and career trajectories of female school principals, to determine resilience factors in the principalship position. The female principals’ voices and lived experiences were principle focus areas, not barriers or challenges they faced. In-depth insights were provided by narrative analysis as research methodology. Fifteen in-service female principals were selected from one school circuit in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. An interdisciplinary theoretical framework was used to guide the interpretation of the participants’ perspectives, using change theory, the ethics of care, and resilience psychology. Findings of the study reveal, among others, that female principals had to be prepared theoretically, practically, and psychologically for the principalship, and that mentoring and learning leadership skills were profoundly valued. These key factors lead to both career and life resilience, and can be imparted to prospective principals.

scholarly journals Women’s Leadership Experiences: A Study of Ivorian Women Primary School Principals

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Rassidy Oyeniran ◽  
Ishmael Bonjah Anchomese
Keyword(s):  
School Improvement ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Female Principals ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Primary School Principals ◽  
Leadership Experiences

Concerns about women educational leaders, their performance within primary schools, their approaches to leadership, including the hindrances experienced in the school headship have received few if any attention in Côte d’Ivoire. This paper analyses how women principals lead their schools and contributed to schools’ advancement in challenging situations that stand in their ways. The authors used a qualitative approach to collect data through in-depth semi-structural interviews with five female principals in Ivorian elementary schools. Findings showed that women influence directly teachers’ commitment and indirectly students’ learning process as well, particularly those who have learning difficulties. Data also revealed that these female used to create an environment and academic support that gives attention to children, as these learning conditions are similar to that of their actual life at home. Based on the findings, we assumed that women leadership could be a significant contribution to students’ learning course, which in turn positively influence the school improvement. That is even consistent with the literature, which remains constant in the assertion that women leaders own some abilities, such as being caring, attentive, patient. In this regard, educational practitioners, policy makers and stakeholders should pay more attention to women primary school principals for empowering them to display their know-how, expertise and talent useful for the students’ learning process. That seems a possible backup for Ivorian education system to reduce the low academic achievement and enhance schools’ performance.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of The Educational Leadership Program in Developing Professional and Leadership Competencies of Secondary School Principals In Wadi Al-Seer District, Jordan: فاعلية برنامج القيادة التعليمية في تنمية الكفايات المهنية والقيادية لدى مديري المدارس الحكومية في لواء وادي السير في الأردن

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seetah Ali Al-Harby
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Secondary School Principals ◽  
Leadership Competencies ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Leadership Program ◽  
Female Principals ◽  
Educational Leadership Program

The aim of study to revel the Effectiveness of The Educational Leadership Program in Developing Professional and Leadership Competencies of Secondary School Principals in Wadi Al-Seer District, Jordan. The study based on the description approach which based on the descriptive method researcher used a questionnaire which consist of (51) items to analyze and process data divided into four areas. The total degree of Education Leadership Program of areas directorate principals was high. study population was composed of all principals (68) which account for all the principals of secondary schools of The In Wadi Al-Seer District study sample consist of(20) male principals and(40) female principals .This sample was chosen randomly. The result showed that the level of Effectiveness was high and The finding also showed there are no statistically significant differences between the level of principals sex (male and female) in addition there were statistically significant differences between principals of (less than 5 years) of experience and these with (10 and more) years of experience in favor of the second group and statistically significant differences between teachers of (10+) years of experience and these with (10 and more) years of experience in favor of the second group. In light of these findings the researcher suggested a set of recommendations including the necessity of considerate the years of experience of principals during evaluation and take advantage of the educational leadership program to select principals to the scale of educational leadership effectiveness.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Financial Management Competencies of School Principals and their Impact on Institutional Development at KP, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol II (I) ◽  
pp. 85-102
Author(s):  
M. Anees-ul-Husnain Shah ◽  
Asghar Ali ◽  
M. Adnan Maqbool
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
Fund Raising ◽  
Management Competencies ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Female Principals ◽  
Urban Principals ◽  
Rural Principals

The study aimed at finding the impacts of secondary school principals financial management competency on the institutional development. All male and female principals of secondary and higher secondary schools of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were the population of the study and among them a sample of 200 head teachers including 100 male (40 urban & 60 rural) and 100 females (40 urban & 60 rural) from two conveniently selected districts were selected. Two research instruments; one questionnaire for Principals and a checklist was developed. The data were analyzed through frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation and t-test. Major findings of the study were; majority of the Principals were competent in planning, organizing, and controlling financial matters of their schools except in the tasks of fund raising, and internal audit. Urban Principals were better in planning than rural Principals. It is recommended that rural Principals may be provided training especially about planning financial matters

Female School Principals: Challenges and Coping Strategies

2021 ◽  
pp. 223-238
Author(s):  
Faiza Adil Gonaim
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Depressive State ◽  
Female Principals ◽  
Central Figure ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
And Coping

The principal happens to be the central figure in any school, an individual who has the greatest influence on the quality of teaching and learning. However, principals face various challenges that could weaken their performance or trap them in a depressive state. Fortunately, inventing and using smart strategies allows female school principals to cope with the challenges that they face, as this study demonstrates. The study aimed to identify the challenges faced by women school principals and the strategies that they apply to overcome or at least reduce the effects of these challenges. The findings of this study can help in improving awareness among policymakers regarding the experiences of female principals in Saudi Arabia and in prioritising the challenges that they face.

scholarly journals Identifying The Factors Affecting The Performance Of Construction Projects In Wolaita Zone-Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 243-248
Author(s):  
Ashenafi Reta ◽  
◽  
Ashebir Alyew ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Average Delay ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Project Duration ◽  
Performance Problem ◽  
Overall Performance

Performance indicators of construction project are used to measure overall performance in construction projects. These indicators can then be used for benchmarking purposes, and will be a key element of any organization’s move towards attaining quality practice in order to overcome performance problem. The results of a questionnaire survey done to determine factors affecting the performance of construction projects in Ethiopia’s Wolaita zone are presented in this paper. Personnel from consultants, owners, and contractors involved in construction projects were among the survey’s respondents. The outcome of the study outlines Availability of personnel with high experience and qualification, Availability of resources as planned through project duration, Average delay because of closures and materials shortage, Conformance to specification and Leadership skills for project manager as the top ranked key factors that affect performance of construction project.

scholarly journals The future plans and dilemmas of Chinese students studying in Hungary: A narrative analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueyan Li ◽  
Henriett Primecz
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
Chinese Students ◽  
Educational Mobility ◽  
Considerable Uncertainty ◽  
Grounded Theory Method ◽  
Career Trajectories ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
The Belt And Road ◽  
Future Plans

Abstract Studying in Hungary has become a new trend among Chinese students under the Belt and Road Initiative. The spectacular tripling of the growth of incoming Chinese students has influenced the number of international students in Hungary. In this paper, 26 in-depth narrative interviews with Chinese students in Hungary were conducted and analysed, employing the grounded theory method. This research reveals that beyond considerable uncertainty regarding future plans and career trajectories, three paths are open for Chinese students in Hungary. The largest group intends to return to China after graduation, although they have doubts concerning whether their acquired skills and knowledge can be utilised. The second group aims to find niche jobs, in which they can utilise their in-betweenness. Finally, a small proportion consciously builds their network and aims to remain in Hungary or Europe, engage in further studies or seek employment. The findings contribute to policymakers who support Chinese international educational mobility and to individual Chinese students that wish to widen their horizons and find alternative career paths.

scholarly journals Humanities PhD Graduates: Desperately Seeking Careers?

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Lynn McAlpine ◽  
Nichole Austin
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Work Satisfaction ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Academic Careers ◽  
Career Experiences ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Doctoral Graduates ◽  
Career Trajectories ◽  
Perceived Relevance ◽  
Insight Into

National and international statistics show that across disciplines there are many more PhD graduates than academic positions. In fact, more than half of graduates find their careers outside the academy—though the kinds of positions they accept, their work satisfaction, and the relevance of their PhDs is much less clear. As regards scholarly studies on post-PhD careers, most have examined social scientists and scientists with little attention to humanities doctoral graduates. This study addresses this gap by exploring the career experiences of Canadian PhD humanities graduates through descriptive statistics and narrative analysis. Specifically, it highlights the PhD experiences and post-graduation career trajectories of 212 Canadian humanists from 24 universities who graduated between 2004 and 2014. The study offers insight into humanities career challenges, including during the PhD, the range of non-academic careers that humanists find, as well as their work satisfaction and the perceived relevance of the PhD.

scholarly journals Female Transformational Leadership and Teachers’ Commitment: Mediating Effect of Perceived Organisational Politics

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 591-606
Author(s):  
Aziah Ismail ◽  
Nor Shafrin Ahmad ◽  
Fadzilah Amzah ◽  
Rahimi Che Aman
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Organizational Politics ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Female Principals ◽  
Idealized Influence ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Organisational Politics

Gender has been identified as one of the key factors that influences the degree of transformational leadership practiced by the leaders and has an effect on job outcome. This study investigates the characteristics and level of female principals’ transformational leadership and interrelationship between the leadership with Perceived Organizational Politics (POPs) and teachers’ commitment in Malaysian secondary schools. Further, the mediating effect of POPs on the relationship between transformational leadership and teachers’ organizational commitment are also investigated. In total, 208 teachers from secondary schools in Penang led by female principals were selected as respondents. The results found that the level of transformational leadership practiced by female principals was moderately high. The female principals tended to inspire and motivate teachers but displayed their idealized influence characteristics in leadership less. The results also revealed that the level of POPs and organizational commitment of teachers led by female principals were moderate. In addition, the hierarchical linear regression results indicated that POPs partially mediated the relationship between transformational leadership and teachers’ organizational commitment. This study indicates that teachers’ organizational commitment can be improved by transformational leadership that is practiced by their leaders as well as the POPs at their schools.

scholarly journals Effect of Principal Leadership Style Women's and Cultural Organization of Work Ethos Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1045
Author(s):  
Bintara Bintara ◽  
Widyamike Gede Mulawarman ◽  
Azainil Azainil
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Work Ethic ◽  
School Principals ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Female Principals ◽  
Data Collection Technique

<p>This study aims to determine the effect of the leadership style of female principals and organizational culture on the work ethic of junior high school teachers in Samarinda. This research is a quantitative study using a correlational method. The total population was 126 teachers and the research sample was 96 teachers consisting of three different schools, namely SMPN 5, 10 and 38 Samarinda. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. The data analysis technique used descriptive and inferential statistics, with simple linear regression, multiple regression, and correlation analysis. The results showed that the leadership style of female<br />school principals (X1) had a significant effect on 79.4%. This shows that the better the leadership style of the female school principal, the better the work ethic of the teacher will be. It is also known that organizational learning (X2) has a significant effect of 39.4%. This shows that the better the school organizational culture, the better the work ethic of the teacher will be. Simultaneously the competence of school principals (X1) and organizational culture (X2) has a significant effect on teacher work ethics (Y) by 81.8%. This indicates that the better the leadership style of female principals and organizational learning, the more teachers work ethic will be good.</p>

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