Characteristics of Wise Leadership Practices in an Educational Setting: A Content Analysis
Abstract
Leadership practices encompass a range of behaviours, actions, and attitudes that leaders utilise to effectively steer and guide their teams towards a shared objective. Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of research that clearly delineates the attributes of smart leadership, despite its significance in educational contexts. This study aims to investigate the diverse characteristics of wise leadership practice in an educational setting. This study employs a content analysis technique to scrutinise the current literature and identify the fundamental themes and strategies that have successfully fostered wise leadership in educational settings. The completed content analysis yielded seven (7) distinct characteristics of wise leadership practices in an educational setting, specifically: (a) lifelong learners for self-reflection; (b) emotional and cultural competence; (c) ability to manage emotional conflicts; (d) self-discipline and self-control; (e) innovative and encouraging creativity; (f) supportive and collaborative in relationships; and (g) effective interpersonal communication skills. In conclusion, this study has provided useful insights into effective leadership strategies in educational environments by conducting a thorough analysis of numerous studies. Future studies should prioritise the thorough investigation of sensible leadership techniques in education.
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Fulmore, J. A., Olson, J., & Maellaro, R. (2023). Aligning leadership education: Linking interpersonal skills development to business needs. Journal of Management Education, 47(3), 263-291. https://doi.org/10.1177/10525629221133369
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Harris, A., & Jones, M. (2019). Teacher leadership and educational change. School Leadership & Management, 39(2), 123-126. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632434.2019.1574964
Kakauhe, P. (2022). Self control leader model as an answer to overcome the questions of leadership in the era of the revolution 0.5?. Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Indonesia, 8(3), 579-587. https://doi.org/10.29210/020221593
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Koirala, K. P. (2019). Successful leadership practice in school. Education and Development, 29, 119-131. https://doi.org/10.3126/ed.v29i0.32576
Kovalchuk, V., & Yermak, T. (2021). The development of communication skills of students of secondary school as a component of their leadership potential. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, 2, 292-303. https://doi.org/10.17770/sie2021vol2.6384
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Meung, H. (2023). Entrepreneurial leadership in education: Fostering innovation and creativity. Journal of Asian Multicultural Research for Educational Study, 4(3), 23-30. https://doi.org/10.47616/jamres.v4i3.458
Negi, V. (2019). Role of interpersonal communication in effective leadership: A descriptive study. Journal of Critical Reviews, 6(2), 262-271.
Phillips, C. C., & Hammond, H. G. (2023). Cultural competency: Effective leadership in practice for key stakeholders in higher education. International Journal of Responsible Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making, 5(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.4018/ijrledm.317139
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Tangidy, Y. O., Sowiyah, S., & Riswanti, R. R. (2020). Collaborative leadership in decision making at educational institute. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 4(9), 364-367.
Taşçı, G., & Titrek, O. (2019). Evaluation of lifelong learning centers in higher education: a sustainable leadership perspective. Sustainability, 12(1), 22. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12010022
Van der Zee, T. (2022). Leading the school wisely and purposefully: Design of a practical, wise leadership practice to fulfil the mission of Catholic education. Religions, 13(12), 1151. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13121151
van Schaik, P., Volman, M., Admiraal, W., & Schenke, W. (2020). Fostering collaborative teacher learning: A typology of school leadership. European Journal of Education, 55(2), 217-232. https://doi.org/10.1111/EJED.12391
Vijayadevar, S., Thornton, K., & Cherrington, S. (2019). Professional learning communities: Enhancing collaborative leadership in Singapore early childhood settings. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 20(1), 79-92. https://doi.org/10.1177/1463949119833578
Warren, L. L., Chen, J., Wang, Z., Liu, J., Rui, L., Lianrong, P., & Shuai, H. (2021). Teacher leadership begins with self-leadership. Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, 6(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.11648/J.TECS.20210601.11
Wen, Y., Baowei, L., & Li, Z. (2020). Cultivating college students' self-leadership: The dual role of family and school. Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, 9(2), 17-23. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.pbs.20200902.13
Wheeley, E., Klieve, H., & Clark, L. (2022). Developing reflection and critical thinking in a leadership education course: leading learning and change. Studies in Higher Education, 47(12), 2575-2589. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2022.2094910
Wilkinson, J. (2020). Educational leadership as practice. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190264093.013.613
Woods, P. A., & Roberts, A. (2019). Collaborative school leadership in a global society: A critical perspective. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 47(5), 663-677. https://doi.org/10.1177/1741143218759088
Published
2024-07-31
How to Cite
MD AZIZ, Siti Nursyakimah et al.
Characteristics of Wise Leadership Practices in an Educational Setting: A Content Analysis.
Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, [S.l.], v. 6, n. 2, p. 604-614, july 2024.
Available at: <https://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/ajress/article/view/26766>. Date accessed: 19 sep. 2024.
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