Abstract
This paper endeavors to explain head teachers’ leadership styles and students’ academic achievement by looking into the role of the head teachers in promoting academic performance. The paper discusses the meaning of leadership, the importance of leadership, characteristics of leaders, characteristics of high-performing schools and leadership theories .Furthermore, the paper gives details about traits and skills associated with effective leadership, dimensions of leadership practices and activities linked to student outcome, leadership styles, the relationship between leadership styles and academic achievement and recommendations.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Meaning of leadership
- Importance of Leadership
- Characteristics of high-performing schools
- Traits and skills associated with effective leadership
- Leadership Theories
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the relationship between head teachers' leadership styles and students' academic achievement, focusing on the head teachers' role in promoting academic performance. It examines various aspects of leadership, including its meaning, importance, characteristics of leaders, and effective leadership styles. Additionally, the paper discusses the connection between leadership styles and student outcomes.
- The meaning and importance of leadership in educational institutions
- Characteristics of effective leadership and high-performing schools
- Traits and skills associated with effective leadership
- Different leadership theories and their impact on school performance
- The relationship between leadership styles and academic achievement
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Abstract: Provides an overview of the paper's objectives and scope, highlighting the focus on head teachers' leadership styles and their influence on student achievement. It briefly mentions key topics such as leadership definitions, importance, characteristics, and the connection between leadership styles and student outcomes.
- Introduction: Introduces the significance of leadership in educational institutions, particularly the role of head teachers in promoting academic performance. It emphasizes the critical role of effective leadership in school success and points to the importance of examining leadership styles in relation to school performance.
- Meaning of leadership: This section delves into different definitions of leadership from various scholars, highlighting the concept of leadership as influence, power, and authority used to guide and transform organizations. It discusses the role of leaders in articulating visions, motivating staff, and achieving organizational goals.
- Importance of Leadership: This section emphasizes the importance of leadership in guiding the teaching-learning process, preparing students for the 21st century, and fostering teamwork, discipline, morale, and representation within the educational environment.
- Characteristics of high-performing schools: This section explores the common characteristics of high-performing schools, including effective school leadership, clear focus, high standards, collaboration, and strong family and community involvement. It also contrasts these characteristics with those found in low-performing schools.
- Traits and skills associated with effective leadership: This section identifies three major traits and skills associated with effective leadership: personality traits, motivational traits, and skills. It outlines specific traits and skills related to self-confidence, stress tolerance, motivation, and task completion.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the central themes of leadership styles, school performance, academic achievement, head teachers' role, effective leadership, and student outcomes. It explores various theories of leadership, traits and skills associated with effective leadership, and the relationship between leadership styles and student achievement.
- Quote paper
- Erasto Kano (Author), 2012, Leadership Styles and School Performance, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/191319
