teacher participation

Purpose: Although leadership behaviors have been widely examined in relation to teacher outcomes, limited empirical research has explored how different leadership dimensions influence teachers’ morale within highly centralized educational systems such as Thailand’s primary education sector. Existing studies have often emphasized administrative control and procedural compliance, while comparatively less attention has been given to the role of relationship-oriented leadership behaviors in sustaining teachers’ morale within centralized administrative contexts. This study therefore examines the relationship between leadership behaviors within educational administration and teachers’ morale in Thai primary schools in central Thailand. Research design, data and methodology: This study employed a quantitative research design using a survey approach. Data were collected from 417 teachers and educational personnel working in primary schools across central Thailand through anonymous self-administered questionnaires. Leadership behaviors were categorized into task-oriented and relationship-oriented dimensions, while teachers’ morale was examined through Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were employed to examine the relationships between leadership behaviors and teachers’ morale. Results: The findings revealed that both task-oriented and relationship-oriented leadership behaviors were positively associated with teachers’ morale. Relationship-oriented leadership behaviors, particularly motivation and participation, demonstrated stronger predictive influence on teachers’ morale than task-oriented dimensions such as planning and supervision. The regression model explained a substantial proportion of variance in teachers’ morale, indicating that interpersonal and participatory leadership practices play an important role within centralized educational environments. Conclusions: The study contributes empirical evidence to educational administration research by demonstrating that leadership effectiveness within centralized educational systems may involve not only administrative coordination and policy implementation but also relationship-oriented leadership practices that support teachers’ professional well-being. The findings further suggest that balancing organizational structure with human-centered leadership may help sustain teachers’ morale within Thai primary schools.

Teacher development is essential for improving instructional quality and supporting sustainable school improvement. This study examined teacher development needs across educational stages in selected schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by focusing on three key domains: classroom practices, family engagement, and school support. Using a quantitative descriptive-comparative research design, data were collected through a structured survey administered to teachers representing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Primary, and Secondary levels. Descriptive statistics, One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and rank-order analysis were employed to determine the levels of teacher development indicators, examine differences across educational stages, and identify priority areas for professional development. The findings revealed high levels of teacher development across all three domains, with classroom practices receiving the highest ratings, followed by family engagement and school support. No statistically significant differences were found in classroom practices, family engagement, or school support across educational stages, indicating that teachers shared similar professional experiences regardless of teaching level. However, item-level analysis identified important developmental priorities, including strengthening student motivation, enhancing family-school partnerships, improving student well-being monitoring, and expanding opportunities for teacher participation in school decision-making. Based on these findings, the Teacher Development Enhancement Framework (TDEF) was developed to provide stage-specific interventions for EYFS, Primary, and Secondary teachers. The framework offers school leaders and policymakers an evidence-based guide for designing targeted professional development initiatives that strengthen instructional practice, organizational support, and collaborative partnerships, ultimately contributing to sustainable teacher growth and improved educational quality in UAE schools.

This study examines the management of the Teacher Competency Improvement Program at UPT SMA Negeri 10 Jeneponto, describing the processes of planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising/evaluating, as well as identifying the supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. The research informants consisted of the principal and teachers. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques included data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The results showed that the management of the Teacher Competency Improvement Program at UPT SMA Negeri 10 Jeneponto was carried out through the four management functions proposed by George R. Terry, namely planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising/evaluating. Planning was conducted by identifying teachers' competency needs based on learning conditions, supervision results, and professional development needs, adjusted to the school's programs and available resources. Organizing was carried out through assigning teachers according to their areas of expertise, coordination, teacher involvement, and facilitation of participation in professional development programs. Implementation was conducted through the Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG), Subject Teachers' Working Groups (MGMP), training, workshops, and the utilization of digital technology, which resulted in positive changes in teaching practices, such as the use of more varied teaching methods and media and improved classroom management. Supervision/evaluation was conducted through academic supervision, Teacher Performance Assessment (PKG), classroom observation, and evaluation of teachers' competency development as a basis for mentoring and further program development. Supporting factors included support from the school and the Education Office, teacher participation, and the involvement of MGMP, while inhibiting factors included limited budgets and inadequate facilities and infrastructure, particularly technological devices, internet access, and training facilities. To address these challenges, the school implemented priority-setting and optimized the available resources. Thus, the management of the program has been implemented systematically and continuously, although it has not yet been fully optimal due to resource limitations.

این پژوهش به بررسی مدیریت برنامه ارتقاء شایستگی معلمان در UPT SMA Negeri 10 Jeneponto می‌پردازد و فرآیندهای برنامه‌ریزی، سازماندهی، اجرا و نظارت/ارزشیابی را توصیف می‌کند و همچنین عوامل حمایتی و بازدارنده در اجرای آن را شناسایی می‌نماید. این پژوهش با رویکرد کیفی و طرح پژوهش توصیفی انجام شده است. مشارکت‌کنندگان پژوهش شامل مدیر مدرسه و معلمان بودند. داده‌ها از طریق مشاهده، مصاحبه و اسناد جمع‌آوری شدند. تکنیک‌های تحلیل داده شامل کاهش داده، ارائه داده و نتیجه‌گیری بود و روایی داده‌ها از طریق مثلث‌سازی منبع و روش تضمین شد. نتایج نشان داد که مدیریت برنامه ارتقاء شایستگی معلمان در UPT SMA Negeri 10 Jeneponto از طریق چهار وظیفه مدیریتی پیشنهادی George R. Terry، یعنی برنامه‌ریزی، سازماندهی، اجرا و نظارت/ارزشیابی انجام می‌شود. برنامه‌ریزی با شناسایی نیازهای شایستگی معلمان بر اساس شرایط یادگیری، نتایج نظارت و نیازهای توسعه حرفه‌ای، متناسب با برنامه‌های مدرسه و منابع موجود صورت گرفت. سازماندهی از طریق تخصیص معلمان بر اساس حوزه تخصصی، هماهنگی، مشارکت معلمان و تسهیل حضور در برنامه‌های توسعه حرفه‌ای انجام شد. اجرا از طریق برنامه آموزش حرفه‌ای معلمان (PPG)، گروه‌های کاری معلمان موضوعی (MGMP)، آموزش، کارگاه‌ها و بهره‌گیری از فناوری دیجیتال انجام شد که منجر به تغییرات مثبت در شیوه‌های تدریس، مانند استفاده از روش‌ها و رسانه‌های متنوع‌تر و بهبود مدیریت کلاس گردید. نظارت/ارزشیابی از طریق نظارت آموزشی، ارزیابی عملکرد معلمان (PKG)، مشاهده کلاس و ارزیابی توسعه شایستگی معلمان به عنوان مبنایی برای مشاوره و توسعه بیشتر برنامه انجام شد. عوامل حمایتی شامل حمایت مدرسه و اداره آموزش، مشارکت معلمان و مشارکت MGMP بود، در حالی که عوامل بازدارنده شامل محدودیت بودجه و ناکافی بودن امکانات و زیرساخت‌ها، به ویژه تجهیزات فناوری، دسترسی به اینترنت و امکانات آموزشی بود. برای مقابله با این چالش‌ها، مدرسه اولویت‌بندی و بهینه‌سازی منابع موجود را اجرا کرد. بنابراین، مدیریت برنامه به صورت نظام‌مند و مستمر اجرا شده است، هرچند به دلیل محدودیت منابع هنوز به طور کامل بهینه نشده است.

This study aimed to identify the degree to which public school principals in Ramtha District practice participatory leadership and to examine its relationship with teachers’ morale from the perspectives of principals and teachers. The study adopted a descriptive correlational survey design. A questionnaire was used as the main instrument for data collection and was administered to a sample of 347 principals and teachers selected through simple random sampling. The findings revealed that the degree of participatory leadership practiced by public school principals was moderate. The results also indicated that the level of teachers’ morale was moderate. Furthermore, the study found a statistically significant positive correlation at the 0.05 significance level between the degree of participatory leadership practice and teachers’ morale. These findings suggest that promoting participatory leadership in public schools may contribute to improving teachers’ morale and enhancing the overall school climate. The study recommends encouraging school principals to involve teachers in decision-making, strengthen collaborative practices, and adopt leadership approaches that support motivation, professional engagement, and institutional effectiveness.

هدف این پژوهش شناسایی میزان اعمال رهبری مشارکتی توسط مدیران مدارس دولتی منطقه رمثا و بررسی رابطه آن با روحیه معلمان از دیدگاه مدیران و معلمان بود. این پژوهش از طرح توصیفی همبستگی از نوع پیمایشی بهره برد. پرسشنامه به عنوان ابزار اصلی گردآوری داده‌ها مورد استفاده قرار گرفت و بر روی نمونه‌ای متشکل از ۳۴۷ نفر از مدیران و معلمان که به روش نمونه‌گیری تصادفی ساده انتخاب شده بودند، اجرا شد. یافته‌ها نشان داد که میزان رهبری مشارکتی اعمال‌شده توسط مدیران مدارس دولتی در حد متوسط بود. همچنین نتایج نشان داد که سطح روحیه معلمان نیز در حد متوسط قرار داشت. افزون بر این، پژوهش وجود همبستگی مثبت معنادار در سطح معناداری ۰٫۰۵ بین میزان اعمال رهبری مشارکتی و روحیه معلمان را نشان داد. این یافته‌ها حاکی از آن است که ترویج رهبری مشارکتی در مدارس دولتی می‌تواند به بهبود روحیه معلمان و ارتقای جو کلی مدرسه کمک کند. پژوهش توصیه می‌کند که مدیران مدارس به مشارکت دادن معلمان در فرایند تصمیم‌گیری، تقویت شیوه‌های همکاری و اتخاذ رویکردهای رهبری که از انگیزش، مشارکت حرفه‌ای و اثربخشی نهادی حمایت می‌کنند، تشویق شوند.