International Journal of Social Learning (IJSL)
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): April

Instructional Leadership: Its Role in Sustaining School Improvement in South African Schools

George. N. Shava (National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)
Jan Heystek (North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa)
Thompson Chasara (National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Apr 2021

Abstract

Recent studies conducted around the world have revealed a clear link between the instructional position of principal leadership and school improvement. Instructional leadership, which aims to foster a teaching and learning community, is seen as a key component of successful teaching and long-term school improvement. The rise in site-specific management roles, which are based on instructional leadership experiences, is one of the initiatives launched by the South African government to reform education. In South Africa, school principals are responsible for academic development. This qualitative research aimed to learn more about the role of principals in sustaining school improvement in the North West Province of South Africa. Premised in the qualitative research approach, a purposive sampling technique was used to select six schools that had sustained school improvement for some years. Findings from the study revealed that principals play a crucial role in sustaining school improvement. The study findings reinforce recent literature that identifies instructional leadership as a cornerstone for school improvement.

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ijsl

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Arts Education Environmental Science Social Sciences Other

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IJSL: International Journal of Social Learning (e-ISSN 2774-4426|p-ISSN 2774-8359) is a double blind international peer reviewed and open access journal to disseminating all information contributing to the understanding and development of social learning. The aim is to publish conceptual and ...