A liderança na gestão escolar e sua influência no processo de ensino-aprendizagem

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the role of leadership in school management and its influence on the teaching-learning process. The study was developed based on a qualitative approach, specifically, na “ethnographic” case study. The instruments used for data collection were a semi-structured interview with the school manager and a questionnaire applied to 6 teachers from a municipal school in Parnaíba – PI. Among several questions, the research was guided by the following question: how does the leadership process influence the organization and functioning of a school institution, directly affecting the teaching and learning process and, consequently, the construction of a quality school. The results of the research reveal that participatory, democratic, committed leadership aligned with the school’s pedagogical objectives contributes significantly to student engagement and improved school performance. It is concluded that a management that prioritizes leadership to carry out its practices promotes na environment that influences the quality of the teaching-learning process, consequently, the improvement of education.