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The Role of Leadership in Enhancing Academic Performance and Teaching Quality in Elementary Schools

This study sought to investigate the role of leadership in enhancing academic performance and teaching quality in elementary schools. It focused on seven schools in both urban and rural areas and participants were selected to represent the various
leadership practices in different schools. The purpose of the study was to assess how leadership styles of principals influence the academic performance of students in elementary schools. Also, to identify specific leadership practices that contributes to
improving teaching quality and student outcomes in elementary schools. And to explore the challenges faced by school leaders in implementing effective leadership strategies to enhance educational standards. The study employed selective sampling to
choose seven principals and sixty-three teachers in total. The study revealed that consistent and purposeful collaborative leadership practices such as regular feedback, empowering teachers, collaborative decision-making process, classroom visit, and
teacher engagements enhance teaching quality and students learning outcomes. The challenges faced by schools especially in the rural areas included shortage of school supplies, outdated and faulty digital learning resources and insufficient funds. These challenges affected the principals leadership strategies which in the long run hindered the quality of classroom instruction and students performance. The findings of this study can add to existing knowledge and be used to provide valuable suggestions for education policymakers, principals and teachers on strategies to enhance academic performance and teaching quality in elementary schools.

Abogede Robert Eneojo
Student ID: EIU6027414
EIU-PARIS