Exploring the Diverse Aspects of Positive Leadership Practices Exhibited by School Heads in Fostering Educational Excellence in Pakistan

Abstract

For many decades, the education system in Pakistan has been a significant source of challenges. The government is making efforts to provide quality education. In this case teachers and head teachers whether in private or government schools are committed in upliftment of Education in entire country. The effectiveness of these schools depends on the administration and performance of their head teachers. This research aims to highlight positive contributions of schoolteachers and school heads of public as well as the private schools for the upliftment and fostering quality Education. The study was based on case study and employs qualitative research methods by conducting interviews with school head teachers to gain insights into the challenges faced by head teachers and how they can be addressed to improve the quality of education in schools. Thematic analysis identified three themes from qualitative data which were: Educational Challenges, Educational Visioning and Mentorship & Educational Achievements which highlights that head teachers` roles are eminent and despite the challenges, they are striving to bring a transformative change in the school culture.