Contribuições Da Liderança Na Gestão Escolar Para A Melhoria Na Qualidade Da Educação

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyze the contributions of leadership in school management to the improvement of education quality. The research emerged from concerns and questions regarding the relationship between management and leadership and their impact on the school institution. Among the various questions raised, the central one is: how does the leadership process of school managers contribute to the organization and functioning of a school in a way that enhances the quality of education? This is a qualitative study characterized as field research, specifically an ethnographic case study. Data collection involved tools such as participant observation and semi-structured interviews. The research subjects were two female school principals from different public schools in the municipal education network of the state of Piauí, Brazil. The results indicate that management focused on leadership practices helps create a more effective school environment through the participation and collaboration of all members. The study concludes that leadership that welcomes and inspires its team fosters a supportive environment that significantly contributes to the development of the entire school setting and, consequently, to the quality of education.