Educational Leadership Theories and Their Role in School Improvement: A Study of the Haitian Secondary School System
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15447860Keywords:
Educational Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Haitian Education, School Improvement, Leadership TheoryAbstract
This study investigates the application of educational leadership theories within the Haitian secondary school system, aiming to identify the dominant leadership styles and their impact on school improvement. Drawing from a wide array of theoretical frameworks—including transformational, instructional, transactional, and distributed leadership—the research uses a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews with quantitative data analysis. Findings indicate that transformational and instructional leadership styles are prevalent, but often blended with administrative and transactional elements. The study emphasizes the importance of contextual adaptation and recommends strategic leadership development tailored to the Haitian educational landscape.
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