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School Principals as Leaders: Major Research Trends and Future Directions

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Leadership in schools has been of interest to educational psychologists and policymakers for decades, owing to the significant impact it has on school outcomes such as school performance, school environment, satisfaction and commitment of the teachers, and psychological well-being of the students. The major trends that have appeared in school leadership research have evolved from essentially individual-centric explorations to more holistic and empowerment-oriented approaches, as indicated by the emergent themes of transformational leadership, distributive leadership, and shared leadership. Further, while earlier studies have focused on the nature and outcomes of effective school leadership, recent research has revealed that the effectiveness of a leadership style depends on the national culture and the consequent cultural values of the other members of the faculty and the students. This has led to school leadership being seen, unlike before, as a highly contextual competence. Finally, studies have also revealed situations that might ameliorate the impact of negative leadership, such as social support and school culture. This chapter traces the evolution of research in the field of school leadership to compute the major themes that emerged over the years, along with the important antecedents and outcome variables that have been explored. Of significant importance are their implications for management practices: for instance, exploring school leadership as a trainable attribute, or creating a school environment that enhances the impact of positive leadership practices. The chapter also explores the latest developments in the field, with special focus on the Indian educational scenario, and identifies future areas for research in this field.

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Majumdar, B. (2018). School Principals as Leaders: Major Research Trends and Future Directions. In: Deb, S. (eds) Positive Schooling and Child Development. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0077-6_17

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