Leadership of school principals in vulnerable contexts

Authors

  • Carmen Paz Tapia-Gutiérrez Author Universidad Católica de Temuco
  • Sandra Becerra-Peña Author Universidad Católica de Temuco
  • Juan Mansilla-Sepúlveda Author Universidad Católica de Temuco
  • July Saavedra-Muñoz Author Universidad Católica de Temu

Keywords:

Education administration, skill development, leadership, secondary teaching, teacher training, Chile

Abstract

The objective of this study is to describe the relevant aspects of administrative leadership at high schools in extremely vulnerable social environments, as seen from the perspective of school principals and administrators. Using a qualitative, descriptive method, the focus-group technique was applied and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 102 teachers and school principals and administrators at municipal high schools in Chile's Araucanía region. The findings show administrative leadership encourages relationships of trust and acknowledges considerable appreciation for diversity. This is evidenced by a great deal of commitment to students and by the related values specified in the educational projects of the institution. 

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Tapia-Gutiérrez, C. P., Becerra-Peña, S., Mansilla-Sepúlveda, J., & Saavedra-Muñoz, J. (2011). Leadership of school principals in vulnerable contexts. Educación Y Educadores, 14(2). Retrieved from https://educacionyeducadores.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/eye/article/view/1930

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2011): Educación y Educadores

Section

Educative management

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