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Strategies for Leading Meaningful, Sustainable Change in Nigeria’s Basic Education System: Considerations For School Leaders
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Educational leadership in basic education settings requires a deliberate balance between administrative and instructional leadership for meaningful and sustainable change. This paper focuses on addressing the systemic challenges faced by school leaders in Nigeria’s basic education sector, encompassing primary and junior secondary schools using Senge’s Systems Thinking framework (Senge, 2006). By drawing on extensive literature in educational leadership, school leadership, and educational change, the paper explores how school leaders can adopt holistic, innovative, and adaptive approaches to navigate their demanding roles. It emphasizes the importance of integrating diverse leadership styles and approaches to promote inclusivity, equity, and systemic improvements within the education system. The findings aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice and offer a nuanced understanding of leadership concepts and their application in basic education contexts. Grounded in best practices and evidence-based strategies, this paper ultimately provides school leaders with practical guidance to building effective and sustainable school systems.
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- 2025-04-09
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