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Bush, Tony and Glover, Derek (2016) School leadership in West Africa: findings from a systematic literature review. Africa Education Review . ISSN 1753-5921 (In Press)

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Abstract

The literature shows that leadership is the second most important factor influencing school and learner outcomes, including levels of literacy and numeracy, school leaving examination results, and progression to secondary and higher education. This paper focuses on school leadership in West Africa, drawing on a systematic review of the academic and 'grey' literature, commissioned by UNESCO. The aim of the desk research was to ascertain the state of school leadership at all levels. The paper shows that no West African countries provide specific preparation for school principals. It also shows that the predominant leadership style is managerial, with accountability to the hierarchy, within and beyond the school. The paper concludes that specific development programmes should be provided for current and aspiring principals.

Item Type:	Article
RIS ID:	https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/796187
Keywords:	School Leadership, Principals, West Africa, Leadership Models, Managerial Leadership, Leadership Preparation
Schools/Departments:	University of Nottingham, UK > Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Education
Depositing User:	Eprints, Support
Date Deposited:	07 Jul 2016 08:58
Last Modified:	04 May 2020 17:57
URI:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/34716

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