نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسنده
استادیار گروه علوم تربیتی دانشگاه فرهنگیان، تهران، ایران
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
موضوعات
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسنده [English]
Educational leaders play a significant role in enhancing the quality of education, improving the teaching-learning process, and fostering the professional growth of teachers. This study aims to understand the challenges and expectations teachers in multi-grade classrooms have from educational leaders. This research follows a qualitative approach, employing a phenomenological design to describe the challenges and expectations in depth. Purposeful who met the predetermined criteria set by the researcher. Sampling continued until theoretical saturation was reached. Data collection was conducted through in-depth semi-structured interviews, and the data were analyzed using inductive qualitative content analysis. Validation of the findings was carried out through participant review and scientific rigor by the researcher. To ensure the reliability of the findings, the interviews were carefully guided, notes were meticulously recorded, and both self-review and cross-coding of interviews by an independent researcher were applied.According to the research findings regarding the challenges faced by multi-grade classroom teachers with educational leaders, issues such as lack of professional interaction with teachers, non-professional evaluations, and inadequate knowledge and expertise—along with 11 other subcategories—were identified. Expectations and demands were categorized into three main areas: authority of leaders, providing practical solutions, and improving effective communication with teachers, with eight additional subcategories.
The results of this study could inform policy-making and planning to strategically select educational leaders with the professional qualifications highlighted in this research. Emphasizing effective interaction between leaders and teachers is expected to enhance the quality of the teaching-learning process in multi-grade classrooms.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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