The module draws on evidence and research-based practices for effective instructional leadership and how school leaders can actively support effective teaching and learning in their schools (examples of Big Ideas and Large Effects Instructional Strategies, Tom Corcoran, Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE)-Teachers College, Columbia University).

Instructional rounds help school and educational leaders develop a shared understanding of what high-quality education looks like, enabling them to work collaboratively within a learning community to identify what schools need to do to improve education. Through instructional rounds, school and educational leaders learn about the effectiveness of their improvement strategies, determine the subsequent steps to achieve further improvements and refine strategies based on classroom observations. 

This workshop focuses on developing the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and supervise instruction in schools. It focuses on the use of strategies such as observations, collaborative reflection, and adult-learning strategies to form comprehensive professional growth plans with teachers and other school personnel.

This workshop is grounded in evidence-based and research-backed practices in effective educational leadership. It explores how school leaders can foster successful learning and teaching within their institutions. Examples include ‘The Use of High Impact Teaching Practices’ as highlighted by Tom Corcoran and the Consortium for Policy Research in Education at Columbia University. 

A school is a learning community comprised of students, teachers and administrators who work together towards a shared goal. Schools are characterized by open environments that encourage respect, cooperation and continuous learning at both individual and group levels. School administration plays a vital role in forming learning communities that sustain and renew knowledge. 

This transformative experience equips school leaders with the essential skills to conduct effective coaching and support sessions with teachers. It guides participants in a structured manner, enabling them to design sessions that encourage self-reflection and identify performance improvement strategies. This approach significantly contributes to professional development and enhances leadership skills and supervisory insights.

Learning difficulties, often without associated mental or physical disabilities, are a widespread issue affecting a significant number of students. These difficulties result in academic setbacks and reduced self-confidence, underscoring the need for teachers and parents to provide proper support.

This workshop aims to equip school leaders with essential practices and processes to assess, establish and maintain a positive school climate that enhances student performance. It raises school administrators’ awareness of the necessity for a clear vision for sustainable development, emphasizing that achieving this vision depends on cultivating a positive school culture and promoting a growth mindset through modeling. 

This workshop was designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the planning process and the crucial role of supervision within it. Participants will engage in a structured exploration that delves into the intricacies of plan formulation, understanding its core objectives and clarifying essential elements of impactful supervisory plans.

This workshop aims to introduce essential concepts and skills for the successful management of educational institutions. The ultimate goal is to impart practical knowledge that enables participants to understand and appreciate the complexity and interconnection of processes within educational institutions. The workshop will utilize the conceptual framework of Bolman and Deal (multi-frame thinking), which incorporates ideas from various fields such as sociology, management science, psychology, political science and social-cultural anthropology.