Development Administration and Educational Leadership

1. Discuss the leadership roles of the school administrator in curriculum and instruction.
Answer:
The school administrators play an important role in shaping the school curriculum
and instruction. They are the people who are responsible in the formulation of the schools'
vision, philosophy, mission and objectives. They provide necessary leadership in evaluating
teaching personnel and school program. They ensure that targets for improvement in the
Curriculum and Instruction Areas are set and met, through positive approaches to
Curriculum and Instruction development, the planning and preparation of schemes of work,
the monitoring of learning and teaching across the Curriculum and Instruction Areas and the
support and development of staff.
A school administrator should ensure opportunities are provided for the
professional development of teachers/staff, ensuring that they are up-to-date with
developments in the subject Area in order to improve the quality of learning and teaching.
He should also support the performance management of his teachers, be a responsible for
the support and supervision of staff. He should also establish clear procedures for
consultation with teachers/staff in the Curriculum and Instruction Areas, in line with the
consultative procedures of the faculty and school.

School administrators, particularly principals, have a key role to play in setting

direction and creating a positive school culture including the proactive school mindset, and
supporting and enhancing staff motivation and commitment needed to foster improvement
and promote success for schools in challenging circumstances.

Setting an example is probably the most important school administrator

leadership role. Everyday leaders or school administrators must make decision in order to
attain their institutions vision and mission. Likewise, leadership is earned through building
good relationship with people. The formula to success is to know how to get along with
people by making every person you meet feel needed, important and appreciated or treat
him as the most important person on earth.

2. How does one become a school leader?

Answer:
First, being a teacher already fulfilled one of the most important school leader
requirements: being a licensed, experienced educator with at least a bachelor’s-level degree.
But hiring school leaders won’t stop there. The experience, credentials and attributes that
show you will be an effective education leader should also be put in consideration. It also
requires several years of teaching experience before becoming a school leader or
administrator—and that’s just a minimum.

One must also have to pursue an advanced degree. Typical entry-level education
is a master’s degree or higher. The school districts look for education leadership skills and
knowledge that are distinct from classroom teaching. A master’s degree focused on
education administration can help you prepare to manage staff, develop budgets, evaluate
and develop curriculum, and handle education policy issues. Pursuing a relevant, advanced
degree in education is one of the most important steps you can take in becoming a principal.
And since earning your degree can take time, it’s wise to start exploring your options early.

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Once in the position, you’ll have to understand the needs of a variety of school and student
segments.

3. What are the effects of school leadership?

Answer:

Good leadership in schools helps to foster both a positive and motivating culture
for staff and a high-quality experience for learners. Leaders at all levels in schools can
contribute to this by developing the top skills needed by school leaders. 

4. What are your expectations from educational leader’s leadership approach?

Answer:

These are the list of my expectations from an educational leadership approach:

 An effective educational leader must be a visionary. A good educational leader

should have a clear vision. He should be a continuous learner and also adapt to
new trends. By doing that, a good principal will stand out among his peers. It is
his job to see that teachers gets comfortable and also feel motivated and inspired
to improve continuously.

 An effective educational leader must exhibit leadership qualities.  Every leader

must exhibit exemplary leadership qualities for others to follow, including staff
and students alike. An effective leader should be responsible for the successes
and the failures of his school. A good educational leader should at all times find
new ways to improve his schools no matter the difficulties at hand.
 An educational leader must be an excellent listener.  An educational leader should
be focused and attentive. He should always be prepared to deal with whatever
situations may arise. One can disarm most difficult situations simply by showing
care and willingness to hear them out.

 An effective educational leader must be fair and consistent. An effective leader

should be credible in handling situations.  Nothing can take away your credibility
faster than being inconsistent in your judgment. While no two cases are exactly
the same, a good principal should have a standard approach for how to handle
similar situations.

 An effective educational leader must be a bridge builder. A good educational

leader should be able to connect people together and find ways to earn their
trust. Effective administrator should be organized and focused. He or she should
be able to deal with difficult situations by effectively connecting to many groups
of people which includes teachers, students, parents and also proffering solutions
to those situations.

5. What is school leadership?

Answer:

Educational leadership is to guarantee academic success through process,

training and material improvements. Unfortunately, this success cannot be guaranteed or
even accomplished without the help and collaboration of everyone involved, including the

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 students, parents, teachers, policymakers and even the general public. From a educational
standpoint, educational leadership is a method of quality control and academic management.
Here is the actual process of educational leadership:

 Create a vision of academic success for all students regardless of socio-economical levels
 Aspire to maintain a responsive, healthy and safe learning environment
 Delegate responsibility to everyone involved
 Improve curriculum content and instructional methods
 Education systems obtain and adapt current management tools and techniques

6. Who is a school leader?

Answer:
A School leader is an individual employed full-time in a school leadership role who
implements school leadership practices linked to increase student achievement at a Public
and Private Schools and is in a position identified by the Commission as qualified for a
position for operation of the School serving as the Chief Executive Officer ( including
Principal or assistant principal) of the School Charter.