AN INNOVATIVE E-COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE TO ENHANCE THE COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF UAE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Abstract
This article investigates the use of an e-community of practice as a means to develop collaborative leadership skills among school principals in the UAE. Collaborative leadership skills are crucial for effectively leading future schools, and an e-community of practice provides a platform for school leaders to collaboratively acquire and exchange the necessary skills, knowledge, and information. Despite the anticipated growth of e-communities of practice, little research has been conducted in the UAE on this topic. Thus, the aim of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of developing an e-community of practice specifically tailored to enhance the collaborative leadership skills of UAE school principals, enabling them to utilize such platforms successfully and effectively. The research employs a quantitative approach, collecting data through an online survey completed by 116 school principals. The findings reveal that school principals demonstrate a preference for collaborative teamwork using an e-community of practice to enhance their collaborative leadership skills. They exhibit readiness and qualification to utilize such platforms and hold positive views regarding their usefulness. However, they require support from stakeholders to facilitate the adoption and application of e-communities of practice within their educational organizations.
Keywords
collaborative learning collaborative leadership e-learning e-community of practice educational leadership skills
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Details
| Primary Language | English |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Educational Sociology |
| Journal Section | Articles |
| Authors | |
| Early Pub Date | April 20, 2024 |
| Publication Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Submission Date | January 3, 2024 |
| Acceptance Date | February 29, 2024 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2024 |
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