The Model of Learning-Centered Leadership in Iran's Elementary Schools

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Administration, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.

2 PHD student in Educational Management , Bu Ali sina university, Hamedan,

Abstract

Background and Objective: In recent years, learning-centered leadership has been welcomed by educational thinkers and researchers. The purpose of this research was to determine the dimensions, components and indicators of learning-centered leadership in elementary schools of Iran.
research methodology: The method of research was thematic analysis. The participants in this research were 10 elementary school teachers across the country who selected using the purposeful sampling approach and the snowball sampling method. Data collection tool was a semi-structured interview and its Trustworthiness confirmed based on the four criteria of Credibility, Dependability, Confirmability and Transformability.
Findings: The results of research were designing a model for learning-centered leadership consisting of 60 indicators, 20 sub-themes and 9 main themes. The main themes included: development of a learning vision, developmental supervision, supporting of teacher professional development, development of professional learning communities, supporting pedagogical activities, learning-teaching modeling, creating a home-school interaction atmosphere based on learning, providing learning resources, and special attention to students with learning difficulties.
Conclusion: The results of this research can facilitate the movement from the traditional meaning of educational leadership to its new understanding.

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Applied Educational Leadership
Volume 5, Issue 2
July 2024
Pages 1-16

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  • Receive Date: 11 June 2023
  • Revise Date: 20 August 2023
  • Accept Date: 12 September 2023

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