Journal Articles

Teachers’ perceptions of the effect of selected leadership practices on pre-primary children’s learning in Hong Kong

Title:
Teachers’ perceptions of the effect of selected leadership practices on pre-primary children’s learning in Hong Kong
Authors:
Source:
Early Child Development and Care, 189(14), 2265-2283, 2019
Publisher:
Routledge
Year Published:
2019
Education Categories:
- C Psychology & Learning
  - CA Perception & Motor Abilities
Keywords:
Teacher Leadership Early Childhood Education Leadership Practices Children’s Learning Childhood Development Leadership School Learning Teachers Test Construction
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Pre-Primary Education
Abstract:
This study attempts to identify the leadership practices in Hong Kong pre-primary schools, and to examine their impact on children's learning. A total of 287 key stakeholders, including principals, curriculum leaders and teachers, completed the questionnaires. The study adopted a structural equation model to examine the dimensions of leadership practices. The results of confirmatory factor analyses suggest that core leadership practices can be measured in accordance with the following four dimensions: setting directions for curriculum design and development; developing people in schools; building a collaborative and reflective culture; and improving teaching effectiveness. Multiple regression analysis reveals that the implementation of those leadership practices has a positive influence on children's whole-person development in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. This evidence confirms the findings of previous studies that children's development and learning are enhanced through teacher leadership practices in schools.
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Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 03004430
- 14768275
DOI:
- 10.1080/03004430.2018.1448394
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/d151cdf1
Entry Date:
2020-03-03