Learner-Centered Pedagogical Practices and Classroom Engagement in a Public School Context
Shared Leadership and Professional Development: Foundations for Student Success
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https://doi.org/10.55687/ste.v4i4.244Keywords:
shared leadership, professional development, student success, school leadership, educational improvementAbstract
Student success in contemporary education systems is increasingly shaped by leadership models and professional development structures that emphasize collaboration, shared responsibility, and continuous learning. Traditional hierarchical leadership approaches have been found insufficient in addressing the complex instructional, organizational, and learner-centered demands of modern schools. This qualitative case study investigates how shared leadership and professional development practices contribute to student success in the City Schools Division of Santiago. Drawing on interviews with school leaders and teachers, focus group discussions, and document analysis, the study explores leadership distribution, professional learning mechanisms, and their perceived influence on instructional quality and student outcomes. Findings reveal that shared leadership strengthened collective accountability, instructional coherence, and teacher efficacy, while sustained professional development enhanced pedagogical competence and responsiveness to learner needs. However, challenges related to time constraints, uneven leadership participation, and resource limitations persisted. The study concludes that student success is best supported when shared leadership and professional development are strategically aligned, institutionally supported, and embedded in school culture.
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