Generating Innovative Ideas for School Improvement

An Examination of School Principals

Bibliographic Data

ID22042927
AuthorsMiguel M Gonzales (0000-0002-6240-7039, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, corresponding author), Tiberio Garza (0000-0002-5673-2011, Florida International University), Elizabeth Leon-Zaragoza (University of Wisconsin–Green Bay)
Year2024
Volume14
Issue6
Pages650
Publication date2024-06-15
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducation Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/educsci14060650
OpenAlexW4399736296
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited52

The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine school principals’ tendencies and practices that bring forth innovative ideas for school improvement. School principals (N = 124) responded to a survey, which included an open-ended question, on their innovative practices toward school improvement. With the Innovator’s DNA framework as a basis for generating innovation for school improvement, path analysis was used to assess how well school principals’ thinking and practices aligned with the framework. School principals believed it was important to help generate innovation through idea networking, being open-minded, and challenging the status quo. However, through path analysis, school principals’ improvement areas associated with the Innovator’s DNA framework were identified. School systems should help principals develop innovative problem-solving skills for school improvement by applying the Innovator’s DNA framework in their professional development opportunities. More research is needed that examines if and how school systems foster school innovation leadership for principals

Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion · Computer Science · Education and Communication Studies · Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies

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