Donnie Adams
Biographic Data
| ID | 3591140 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Donnie Adams |
| GIVEN NAMES | Donnie |
| FAMILY NAME | Adams |
| SIGNATURE | ADAMS D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7777-5187 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
From support to strategy
This study examined the leadership practices of middle leaders with a particular focus on three roles: staff development, supervision, and strategy. The aim was to explore how these roles, together with relational practices of middle leaders, support teachers’ professional learning in primary Trust Schools in Malaysia. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 middle school leaders in primary…
Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Concerns
This study examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping educational policies in the United States, with a focus on California, Texas, Florida, and New York. Drawing on policy diffusion theory and institutional isomorphism, this study examines state-level policy approaches to AI integration, equity, and ethics in K–12 education within the broader federal policy context. Data were drawn from policy briefs, executive orders, task force rep…
Leading schools through wartime in Palestine
Purpose This research explores the experiences and leadership strategies of school principals navigating the war in Palestine. It aims to understand how these principals are leading their school communities amidst armed conflict. Design/methodology/approach Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 13 school principals in Gaza and its surrounding regions and analysed using thematic analysis. Fin…
School leaders’ promotion of mental health
The present study aimed to explore the implementation of health promotion (HP) in schools in Malaysia and Switzerland, investigate how school leaders’ attitudes are related to such efforts, and identify contextual factors that contribute to HP implementation. School leaders from both countries (Malaysia and Switzerland) completed an online survey including the School Promotion of Social and Emotional Health, and a comparative analysis (hierarchic…
Science mapping the knowledge base of distributed leadership in schools, 1988 to 2023
Over the past decades, distributed leadership has been extensively studied in educational settings, owing to its empirical association with school improvement, and enhanced student achievement. Consequently, researchers, policymakers, and those working on educational reform are increasingly focusing on adopting a distributed approach to school leadership. This review aimed to analyse the intellectual structure of the concept of distributed leader…
Microfoundations of open innovation in schools
Open innovation (OI) offers new strategies for educational innovation and change. Whereas collective knowledge creation and external knowledge inputs are essential to OI, schools must embrace knowledge sourcing and exchange. Especially leadership and social interactions are key to OI. A microfoundational perspective on OI posits that micro-level organisational actions and interactions mediate macro-level associations. On this behalf, individuals’…
An Assessment of the Use of Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling ( PLS ‐ SEM ) in Educational Leadership and Management Research
Structural equation modelling (SEM) has become a widely used method across various disciplines including educational leadership and management (EDLM). Although researchers in many disciplines have conducted reviews regarding the use of PLS‐SEM, its application in EDLM has not yet been reviewed comprehensively. To address this gap, the authors reviewed 62 articles applying PLS‐SEM published in leading EDLM journals over the past few decades. This …
Science mapping the evolution of middle leadership research, 2002–2023
This systematic review aimed to examine the evolution of middle leadership research in a 21-year period, starting from 2002 to 2023, by employing bibliometric methods to examine the metadata of 181 documents. It summarised the key features of the middle leadership knowledge base by analysing its descriptive trends, distribution of knowledge production, key scholars, journals, and documents, and uncovered its underlying intellectual structure. The…
From leadership to allegiance
Purpose Middle leadership is difficult to define and fathom as these roles are fluid, adapting to the context of individual schools. However, little is known about the relationships among middle leadership, teacher commitment and job satisfaction in the field of education. The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework on the mediating role of teacher job satisfaction in the relationship between middle leadership and teacher commi…
Investigating a multiple mediated-effects model of instructional leadership and teacher professional learning in the Malaysian School Context
The poor student performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment has urged the Malaysian authorities to upskill teachers’ professional learning. However, little is known about how instructional leadership contributes to teacher professional learning, especially in the Malaysian context. This study seeks to investigate the direct relationship between principal instructional leadership and teacher professional learning through the…
The elusive Malayan tiger ‘captured’
Substantial progress has been made in the knowledge base of educational leadership and management (EDLM) in societies across the world. However, the evidence base in developing countries such as Malaysia remains limited. Thus, this article reports the results of a systematic review of research on EDLM in Malaysia. The review aimed at describing key features of the Malaysian knowledge base in EDLM with respect to publication volume, journal outlet…
(Re)Investigating the pathways between instructional leadership, collective teacher efficacy, and teacher commitment
Purpose This study aims to investigate the direct and indirect relationships among principal instructional leadership, collective teacher efficacy, and teacher commitment using multilevel analysis. Design/methodology/approach This study employed quantitative cross-sectional research design. Data were collected from 1,328 teachers selected from 71 Malaysian primary schools. Findings The direct relationship between instructional leadership and teac…
Can leaders enhance followers' psychological capital? A framework to support leader–member exchange for sustainable organizations
Purpose Servant leadership suggests that leaders should focus on the betterment and psychological needs of their followers at work. However, little is known about the relationships among servant leadership, leader–member exchange (LMX) and psychological capital (PsyCap) in the field of education. The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework on the mediating role of LMX in the relationship between servant leadership and followers…
School leadership that supports health promotion in schools
Objective: Schools are important settings for health promotion. In schools, children and adolescents can be reached regardless of their social background, which represents a unique opportunity for promoting health. Several studies have demonstrated the importance of school leadership in initiating and sustaining health promotion; however, efforts to systematically review the influence of school leadership on school health promotion are still lack…
Principal leadership and teacher professional learning in Turkish schools
The present study sought to contribute to the growing international knowledge base regarding the influence of school leadership on teacher learning by examining the relationship between principals’ instructional and transformational leadership types and teachers’ professional learning perceptions with the mediating effects of teachers’ perceptions of collective efficacy and trust. A cross-sectional survey design of the quantitative research metho…
Towards a healthy school climate
In the ever-changing 21st-century landscape characterised by emerging global and technical trends, the search for relevant leaders in school systems relies on the premises of building a conducive, adaptive and inclusive learning environment. Thus, this article aims to examine the mediating effect of transformational leadership attributes of school leaders on their cultural intelligence and the organisational health of secondary schools in Kuala L…
A Comparative Study of Children’s Cognitive Ability in Malaysian Public and Private Pre-Schools
Background and Purpose: A child’s cognitive, physical, and socioeconomic development must be stimulated as early as possible to ensure it is on the right path. However, only a few studies have been conducted to investigate the difference in cognitive abilities between public and private pre-schoolers in Malaysia. Methodology: A total of 121 students aged five to six were selected from public and private pre-schools in Kuala Lumpur using a purposi…
Education in Malaysia
Goals of the national mathematics curriculum of Pakistan
Purpose The national mathematics curriculum of Pakistan has emphasized on improving content knowledge, reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills of students about thinking, communicating and solving mathematics (national mathematics curriculum of Pakistan, 2006). Whereas, there is a need to understand the point of view of teachers about the challenges they face in achieving the goals of national mathematics curriculum. This will help leading…
Nexus between distributed leadership, teacher academic optimism and teacher organisational commitment
Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationships between distributed leadership, teacher academic optimism and teacher organisational commitment with the contextual influence of gender and teaching experience. Design/methodology/approach This study employed partial least squares structural equation modelling for data analysis. This study has selected 421 teachers from 18 secondary schools in Penang. Findings Distributed leadership has a p…
Leadership in a culturally diverse environment
School leaders employ essential skills and requisites to lead culturally diversified teams in order to achieve organizational objectives. This study aims to uncover the leadership styles of international school leaders in the culturally diverse environment of Malaysia. In uncovering perspectives on cultural diversity, this exploration employs a qualitative approach using interviews with four school leaders, observation field notes and documentary…
The Effects of Dramatic Play on Vocabulary Learning Among Preschoolers
Background and Purpose: Studies have documented the value of dramatic play in enhancing vocabulary development. However, very few studies in Malaysia have examined the effects of dramatic play on vocabulary development among preschoolers. Hence, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dramatic play on the enhancement of vocabulary learning among preschoolers in Malaysia. Methodology: The research was a quasi-experimental study …
School Principals and 21st Century Leadership Challenges
Background and Purpose: This systematic review article focuses on leadership challenges encountered by school principals in the 21st century. International evidence indicates principal leadership affects school and student performance. However, little systematic review has been carried out on the issue. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to analyse the existing literature on leadership challenges faced by school principals in the 21st century. M…
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The Effects of Dramatic Play on Vocabulary Learning Among Preschoolers
Background and Purpose: Studies have documented the value of dramatic play in enhancing vocabulary development. However, very few studies in Malaysia have examined the effects of dramatic play on vocabulary development among preschoolers. Hence, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dramatic play on the enhancement of vocabulary learning among preschoolers in Malaysia. Methodology: The research was a quasi-experimental study …
School Principals and 21st Century Leadership Challenges
Background and Purpose: This systematic review article focuses on leadership challenges encountered by school principals in the 21st century. International evidence indicates principal leadership affects school and student performance. However, little systematic review has been carried out on the issue. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to analyse the existing literature on leadership challenges faced by school principals in the 21st century. M…
Goals of the national mathematics curriculum of Pakistan
Purpose The national mathematics curriculum of Pakistan has emphasized on improving content knowledge, reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills of students about thinking, communicating and solving mathematics (national mathematics curriculum of Pakistan, 2006). Whereas, there is a need to understand the point of view of teachers about the challenges they face in achieving the goals of national mathematics curriculum. This will help leading…
Nexus between distributed leadership, teacher academic optimism and teacher organisational commitment
Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationships between distributed leadership, teacher academic optimism and teacher organisational commitment with the contextual influence of gender and teaching experience. Design/methodology/approach This study employed partial least squares structural equation modelling for data analysis. This study has selected 421 teachers from 18 secondary schools in Penang. Findings Distributed leadership has a p…
Leadership in a culturally diverse environment
School leaders employ essential skills and requisites to lead culturally diversified teams in order to achieve organizational objectives. This study aims to uncover the leadership styles of international school leaders in the culturally diverse environment of Malaysia. In uncovering perspectives on cultural diversity, this exploration employs a qualitative approach using interviews with four school leaders, observation field notes and documentary…
Principal leadership and teacher professional learning in Turkish schools
The present study sought to contribute to the growing international knowledge base regarding the influence of school leadership on teacher learning by examining the relationship between principals’ instructional and transformational leadership types and teachers’ professional learning perceptions with the mediating effects of teachers’ perceptions of collective efficacy and trust. A cross-sectional survey design of the quantitative research metho…
Towards a healthy school climate
In the ever-changing 21st-century landscape characterised by emerging global and technical trends, the search for relevant leaders in school systems relies on the premises of building a conducive, adaptive and inclusive learning environment. Thus, this article aims to examine the mediating effect of transformational leadership attributes of school leaders on their cultural intelligence and the organisational health of secondary schools in Kuala L…
A Comparative Study of Children’s Cognitive Ability in Malaysian Public and Private Pre-Schools
Background and Purpose: A child’s cognitive, physical, and socioeconomic development must be stimulated as early as possible to ensure it is on the right path. However, only a few studies have been conducted to investigate the difference in cognitive abilities between public and private pre-schoolers in Malaysia. Methodology: A total of 121 students aged five to six were selected from public and private pre-schools in Kuala Lumpur using a purposi…
Education in Malaysia
Investigating a multiple mediated-effects model of instructional leadership and teacher professional learning in the Malaysian School Context
The poor student performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment has urged the Malaysian authorities to upskill teachers’ professional learning. However, little is known about how instructional leadership contributes to teacher professional learning, especially in the Malaysian context. This study seeks to investigate the direct relationship between principal instructional leadership and teacher professional learning through the…
The elusive Malayan tiger ‘captured’
Substantial progress has been made in the knowledge base of educational leadership and management (EDLM) in societies across the world. However, the evidence base in developing countries such as Malaysia remains limited. Thus, this article reports the results of a systematic review of research on EDLM in Malaysia. The review aimed at describing key features of the Malaysian knowledge base in EDLM with respect to publication volume, journal outlet…
(Re)Investigating the pathways between instructional leadership, collective teacher efficacy, and teacher commitment
Purpose This study aims to investigate the direct and indirect relationships among principal instructional leadership, collective teacher efficacy, and teacher commitment using multilevel analysis. Design/methodology/approach This study employed quantitative cross-sectional research design. Data were collected from 1,328 teachers selected from 71 Malaysian primary schools. Findings The direct relationship between instructional leadership and teac…
Can leaders enhance followers' psychological capital? A framework to support leader–member exchange for sustainable organizations
Purpose Servant leadership suggests that leaders should focus on the betterment and psychological needs of their followers at work. However, little is known about the relationships among servant leadership, leader–member exchange (LMX) and psychological capital (PsyCap) in the field of education. The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework on the mediating role of LMX in the relationship between servant leadership and followers…
School leadership that supports health promotion in schools
Objective: Schools are important settings for health promotion. In schools, children and adolescents can be reached regardless of their social background, which represents a unique opportunity for promoting health. Several studies have demonstrated the importance of school leadership in initiating and sustaining health promotion; however, efforts to systematically review the influence of school leadership on school health promotion are still lack…
From leadership to allegiance
Purpose Middle leadership is difficult to define and fathom as these roles are fluid, adapting to the context of individual schools. However, little is known about the relationships among middle leadership, teacher commitment and job satisfaction in the field of education. The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework on the mediating role of teacher job satisfaction in the relationship between middle leadership and teacher commi…
From support to strategy
This study examined the leadership practices of middle leaders with a particular focus on three roles: staff development, supervision, and strategy. The aim was to explore how these roles, together with relational practices of middle leaders, support teachers’ professional learning in primary Trust Schools in Malaysia. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 middle school leaders in primary…
Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Concerns
This study examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping educational policies in the United States, with a focus on California, Texas, Florida, and New York. Drawing on policy diffusion theory and institutional isomorphism, this study examines state-level policy approaches to AI integration, equity, and ethics in K–12 education within the broader federal policy context. Data were drawn from policy briefs, executive orders, task force rep…
Leading schools through wartime in Palestine
Purpose This research explores the experiences and leadership strategies of school principals navigating the war in Palestine. It aims to understand how these principals are leading their school communities amidst armed conflict. Design/methodology/approach Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 13 school principals in Gaza and its surrounding regions and analysed using thematic analysis. Fin…
School leaders’ promotion of mental health
The present study aimed to explore the implementation of health promotion (HP) in schools in Malaysia and Switzerland, investigate how school leaders’ attitudes are related to such efforts, and identify contextual factors that contribute to HP implementation. School leaders from both countries (Malaysia and Switzerland) completed an online survey including the School Promotion of Social and Emotional Health, and a comparative analysis (hierarchic…
Science mapping the knowledge base of distributed leadership in schools, 1988 to 2023
Over the past decades, distributed leadership has been extensively studied in educational settings, owing to its empirical association with school improvement, and enhanced student achievement. Consequently, researchers, policymakers, and those working on educational reform are increasingly focusing on adopting a distributed approach to school leadership. This review aimed to analyse the intellectual structure of the concept of distributed leader…
Microfoundations of open innovation in schools
Open innovation (OI) offers new strategies for educational innovation and change. Whereas collective knowledge creation and external knowledge inputs are essential to OI, schools must embrace knowledge sourcing and exchange. Especially leadership and social interactions are key to OI. A microfoundational perspective on OI posits that micro-level organisational actions and interactions mediate macro-level associations. On this behalf, individuals’…
An Assessment of the Use of Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling ( PLS ‐ SEM ) in Educational Leadership and Management Research
Structural equation modelling (SEM) has become a widely used method across various disciplines including educational leadership and management (EDLM). Although researchers in many disciplines have conducted reviews regarding the use of PLS‐SEM, its application in EDLM has not yet been reviewed comprehensively. To address this gap, the authors reviewed 62 articles applying PLS‐SEM published in leading EDLM journals over the past few decades. This …
Science mapping the evolution of middle leadership research, 2002–2023
This systematic review aimed to examine the evolution of middle leadership research in a 21-year period, starting from 2002 to 2023, by employing bibliometric methods to examine the metadata of 181 documents. It summarised the key features of the middle leadership knowledge base by analysing its descriptive trends, distribution of knowledge production, key scholars, journals, and documents, and uncovered its underlying intellectual structure. The…
Psychology (12 works) · Pedagogy (11 works) · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies (9 works) · Educational leadership (8 works) · Mathematics education (8 works) · Political science (7 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Instructional leadership (6 works) · Public relations (6 works)