Why this subtheme at ICERDA 2023?
There’s now enough evidence in the education development literature that highlight the significance of leadership in school improvement and education transformation at various level of the system. It is no surprise that the next Global Education Monitoring Report (GEMR 2024/25) will focus on leadership at levels of the education institution, the education system and those outside that influence outcomes for students and the educators.
Over the years African countries have carried out various strategies and models to transform education systems and improve learning outcomes at various stages of education. Yet the gains are not often reported, and when they are, they story is often overshadowed by what else must be done. In Ghana, the Akan proverb ‘ti koro nko agyina’ reminds us of collaboration and learning together because two heads are better than one. It is therefore our aim at ICERDA 2023 to invite scholars and practitioners in the field of educational leadership to come together and share insights into their research and practices.
What are we looking forward to in the submission?
At this conference we invite submissions from scholars and practitioners who are interested in a range of leadership and management issues. We welcome empirical studies, lessons from leadership practice, theoretical and/or conceptual studies that can help us understand practice or conduct robust studies that are well grounded in theory. We recognise the broad nature of this theme so the following areas should serve as a guide:
Decentralization, school autonomy and accountability
The integration of ICT in educational administration
Evidence of the link of educational leadership to quality learning outcomes
School leadership for inclusion and special education
Women in leadership – equality, rights and successes
Student leadership as a catalyst for school improvement
Leadership in turbulent times - experiences from Schools, TVET and Higher Education
Dealing and mediating student and staff mental health – an emerging global challenge in schools and other educational settings
New horizons on educational leadership, management and administration research
Convenors: George Oduro goduro@ucc.edu.gh & Eric Addae-Kyeremeh eric.addae-kyeremeh@open.ac.uk
Submit your abstract by Monday, 29th May 2023 through https://www.icerdaafrica.org/abstract-submission