COMPLEX INTERPLAY BETWEEN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, TEACHER PERFORMANCE AND SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES

Rehabeam K. Shapaka

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Using a qualitative single descriptive case study research design that emanates from a constructivist worldview, the current study explores the complex interplay between instructional leadership, teacher performance and systemic challenges. Data were collected through an interview schedule, field notes, and an open-ended questionnaire, using a criterion-based purposive sampling technique to select 20 educational leaders from 20 schools. Data analysis was conducted via thematic analysis, typological analysis, and content analysis using Atlas.ti. The study found that instructional leadership play very important roles in focusing on the teaching and learning process. Educational leaders should study and learn the application of instructional leadership strategies, apply them to optimise their success and enhance teacher performance. Educational leaders should integrate elements of instructional leadership strategies to support teacher performance. Instructional leadership strategies enhance and promote teacher performance.

 

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