PRINCIPALS' PERCEPTION OF MANAGERIAL LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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https://doi.org/10.56219/dialgica.v23i1.4947Keywords:
School principals, managerial leadership, educational management, educational organizations, perceptionsAbstract
This research aimed to generate a situated theoretical construct on managerial leadership in educational organizations in Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic, from the perspective of their directors. It was framed within an interpretative paradigm, adopting a qualitative approach and utilizing the phenomenological method to delve into the lived experiences of school leaders. The methodology applied includes semi-structured interviews and focused testimonies, analyzed through thematic coding and phenomenological reduction processes. The main findings reveal that directors integrate ethical, pedagogical, and affective elements into their practice, adapting transformational, situational, and distributed leadership styles appropriate to the local context. The identified limitations and challenges are transformed into drivers for innovation and continuous improvement. It is concluded that managerial leadership must be understood in a contextualized manner, emphasizing active listening and the integration of practical knowledge to promote transformative, inclusive, and humanized school management.
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