The Influence of Collaboration Leadership on School Improvement with the Mediating Effect of Teacher Autonomy and Organizational Culture in Vocational High Schools of Zhengzhou City, China
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https://doi.org/10.53797/ujssh.v3i2.9.2024Keywords:
Collaboration Leadership, Teacher Autonomy, Organizational Culture, School ImprovementAbstract
Zhengzhou’s vocational high schools, pivotal in aligning educational outcomes with job market demands, are central to China's economic and technological advancements. This study investigates the influence of collaborative leadership on school improvement, mediated by teacher autonomy and organizational culture, in these schools. Employing a quantitative approach, the research utilizes surveys and structural equation modeling to analyze data from 360 teachers across 25 vocational high schools. The findings reveal that collaborative leadership significantly enhances school improvement, with the mediating effect of teacher autonomy and organizational culture. The study underscores the importance of empowering teachers and fostering collaborative cultures to achieve sustained educational excellence. These insights offer valuable strategies for policymakers and educational leaders to enhance vocational education in dynamic and responsive ways.
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