Leadership in Education

Research Paper # 59315

Education > Administration
Psychology > Motivation Studies

Examines the issue of effective leadership within the field of education.

4,135 words () | 10 sources | APA | 2005 United States

Paper Summary:

The qualitative issue addressed by this report is that of educational leadership. Since many descriptions of leadership in this environment are qualitative, and since leadership is something that is rarely statistically or scientifically measured or defined, this is an appropriate issue for consideration. This report identifies the issue of leadership in the educational environment, focusing on effective communication between teachers and administrators, as well as leadership dynamics in
the classroom. The report also assays different qualitative research approaches that can be equated with this issue, focusing on interview and survey methodologies, as well as the possibility of literature review meta-analysis and case study examples.

From the Paper:

"The difference between an educational leader perceiving those under their command as subordinates and followers should be made clear, in terms of adequately identifying and addressing the issue of leadership in this environment. For example, all too often, a leader in the educational setting on the administrative level naturally assumes that just because teachers and other staff members are working under them, they are naturally going to look up to the administrator as a leader. Leadership is important, but it is not automatic. It is also important for individuals within a company/managerial situation to act within a framework of teamwork, communication, and mutual understanding. "The school executive is looking for the best solutions to problems-routine and non-routine. Such solutions will not occur in an organization of interacting
humans unless processes are employed that make appropriate use of the collective intelligence of these humans" (Ubben et. al, 2004, p. 55)."