This multi-case study examines the nature of supervisory practices embedded in the principal evaluation system that supervisors exercise with principals on a weekly basis. Data were collected during the 2018-2019 academic school year in the public schools of the United Arab Emirates. This study relied on several data collection methods, including…

In response to neoliberalism, marketisation, and the country's developmental needs, governance of transnational higher education (TNHE) in China is undergoing significant changes. This study investigates the evolving national governance paradigm in TNHE institutions in China. Using a qualitative approach, it analyzes seven pertinent legal…

Purpose: The concept of distributed leadership (DL) has been widely advocated within higher education (HE). Yet, there have been few empirical investigations and little theory development outside Western contexts to date. This study presents a unique conceptualisation of DL and tests it empirically in India. Design/methodology/approach: This study…

In-depth interviews exploring academics' teaching practices and views on undergraduate education at one English university reveal concerning examples of educational trade-offs in delivering on national and institutional quality expectations. Evidence reveals the negative impacts on teaching and students' learning and achievements. Quality…

The purpose of this study was to understand how graduates in an educational leadership preparation program utilized different forms of knowledge learnt through a social justice and equity leadership curriculum while utilizing transformative learning practices. The findings illuminated on participants' capacity to transfer their knowledge of self,…

Partnerships between Early Head Start (EHS) programs and child care providers strive to improve access to high-quality, comprehensive services for infants and toddlers whose families have low incomes. Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnership grants provide a dedicated funding stream to support some of these partnerships. In 2015, the…

Humanizing STEM education advances the concern for humanity and welfare of students in STEM education. Cultures of care can be considered as strong endeavors to humanize STEM education. Cultivating STEM cultures of care requires conscious values-based leadership. To explore conscious values-based STEM leaders' perceptions on STEM cultures of care,…

Including women in research and collecting and disaggregating data on sex is an ethical imperative. However, increasingly gender identity is being prioritised over sex in data collection and language which has ethical implications. In this paper, the authors share their experiences as study participants; a health consumer advocate, patient…

Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts. The Accountability Plan is an annual report that is closely aligned with the Board of Governors' 2025 System…

Led by outstanding faculty and professional staff, the University of South Florida conducts innovative scholarship, creative activity, basic and translational research, and delivers a world-class educational experience promoting the success of our talented undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The Accountability Plan is an annual…

The University of Central Florida is a public research university invested in unleashing the potential within every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery and innovation, and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities served. The Accountability Plan is an annual report that is closely aligned with…

This book introduces "University 4.0" as an Educational Technology subject and studies in detail the processes of formation and development of Universities 4.0. It includes materials and applied recommendations for improving the management of Universities 4.0, as well as for the transition to Educational Technology through the creation…

Despite the acknowledged importance of effective leadership in driving school improvement and enhancing student outcomes, limited empirical research focuses specifically on teachers' perceptions of leadership behaviour in the Ada East District (AED). This study aimed to explore teacher perceptions of leadership behaviours in basic schools in the…

Disruptions in today's higher education landscape require a different approach to community college leadership. Fostering innovation demands leaders adopt practices that seed an innovative mindset and build an innovative culture more resilient to changing circumstances. Using the Innovator's DNA model provides actionable strategies for…

Feeling a sense of belonging is increasingly regarded as vital for language teacher wellbeing and for determining whether they want to become teachers and/or remain in the field. However, we understand very little about how or whether the administrators who directly supervise them understand the significance of belonging or actively work to…