Leadership is very significant in education, and it is one of the most important skills an educator and any school personnel should have. In addition, being an effective school leader is extremely important to successful teaching and learning process, and effective leadership plays an important role in the whole school achievement. The purpose of this study is to know the behavior of a Cape Verdean private school leader, his ability of communication, organization, and self-assessment in order to identify if he has an efficient style of leadership and if so, to demonstrate if his leadership actually works as an added value in institutional terms.
The participant of this study is a Director of a private education institution that promotes educational activities from 1st cycle (7th and 8th grade) to the 3rd cycle (9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade) of secondary education. This research focused on qualitative data collection and the data was collected through semi structured interviews. After analyzing and discussing the obtained data, the results demonstrated that the characteristics of the private educational institution and the director interviewed are consistent, and the characteristics of the director are the most suitable for the leadership of a private educational institution. In addition, the results demonstrated that the existence of supervision and control over activities, teaching methods and pedagogical practices is very important, in order to guarantee a high standard of satisfaction and good school results.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2 Literature Review
- 2.1 Literature Review
- 3. Methodologies
- 3.1 Sample population
- 3.2 Plan for data analysis
- 4 Data Analysis
- 5. Conclusion
- 6. References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to examine the leadership style of a director in a Cape Verdean private school, assessing their communication, organizational skills, and self-assessment abilities. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of their leadership and its contribution to the institution's success. The research employs qualitative data collection through semi-structured interviews.
- Leadership styles in private education institutions
- The role of leadership in school achievement
- Effective communication and organizational skills in educational leadership
- The impact of leadership on institutional success
- Qualitative research methodologies in educational leadership studies
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the concept of leadership in education, highlighting its importance and the ongoing debates surrounding its definition and application. It establishes the research project's general aim: to analyze the behavior, communication, organizational skills, and self-assessment of a Cape Verdean private school leader to determine their leadership effectiveness and its impact on the institution. Specific aims include characterizing the leader's practices, identifying used projects and partnerships, and understanding their strategic vision in fostering school identity and belonging.
2 LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter explores existing literature on managing educational institutions, focusing on the challenges posed by societal and technological transformations. It examines various definitions and dimensions of leadership, emphasizing the process of influence, personal values, and the articulation of a vision. The review delves into the concept of educational leadership, its role in creating safe learning environments and empowering students, and the evolving nature of leadership in the 21st century, including the balance between "hard power" and "soft power."
3. METHODOLOGIES: This chapter outlines the research methodology employed in the study. It details the sample population—a director of a private institution—and the data collection plan, which centers on semi-structured interviews to gather qualitative data. The chapter would further explain the rationale for choosing this specific methodology and the steps taken to ensure the validity and reliability of the data gathered.
4 DATA ANALYSIS: This chapter presents the analysis of the qualitative data gathered through the semi-structured interviews. It would detail how the data was analyzed (e.g., thematic analysis, grounded theory) and what patterns and themes emerged in relation to the research questions. The chapter would provide evidence from the interviews to support the findings.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Educational leadership, private education, Cape Verde, qualitative research, leadership styles, school effectiveness, communication, organization, self-assessment, institutional success, leadership practices.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cape Verdean Private School Leadership Study
What is the main focus of this study?
This study analyzes the leadership style of a director in a Cape Verdean private school. It assesses their communication, organizational skills, and self-assessment abilities to determine the effectiveness of their leadership and its contribution to the institution's success.
What methodologies were used in this research?
The research employs a qualitative methodology, specifically using semi-structured interviews as the primary data collection method. The chapter detailing methodologies would explain the rationale for this choice and steps taken to ensure data validity and reliability.
What are the key themes explored in this study?
Key themes include leadership styles in private education institutions, the role of leadership in school achievement, effective communication and organizational skills in educational leadership, the impact of leadership on institutional success, and qualitative research methodologies in educational leadership studies.
What are the key chapters and their contents?
The study includes an introduction outlining the research aim and scope; a literature review exploring existing research on educational leadership; a methodology chapter detailing the research approach; a data analysis chapter presenting findings from the interviews; and a conclusion summarizing the key findings and their implications.
What type of data was collected and how was it analyzed?
Qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews. The data analysis chapter would detail the specific analytical approach used (e.g., thematic analysis, grounded theory) and how the data was used to address the research questions.
What is the sample population of this study?
The sample population consists of a single director of a private institution in Cape Verde.
What are the key objectives of this research?
The study aims to characterize the leader's practices, identify used projects and partnerships, and understand their strategic vision in fostering school identity and belonging. Ultimately, it seeks to determine the effectiveness of their leadership and its impact on the institution.
What are the key words associated with this study?
Key words include Educational leadership, private education, Cape Verde, qualitative research, leadership styles, school effectiveness, communication, organization, self-assessment, institutional success, and leadership practices.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The table of contents includes chapters on Introduction, Literature Review, Methodologies, Data Analysis, Conclusion, and References.
- Quote paper
- Ernania Fortes (Author), 2017, School Leadership. A Qualitative Analysis in a Cape Verdean Private School, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/497072
