Inventive leadership styles and their impact for achieving sustainable development goals in education at secondary schools

A case study from Multan, Pakistan

Bibliographic Data

ID22236200
AuthorsSamra Maqbool (0000-0001-5958-3800, Zhejiang Normal University), Hafiz Muhammad Ihsan Zafeer (0000-0002-8757-9478, Zhejiang Normal University, corresponding author), Pingfei Zeng (0000-0002-6069-1638, Zhejiang Normal University, corresponding author), Sufyan Maqbool (0009-0007-6290-1305, Zhejiang Normal University), Zineb Draissi (0000-0001-5570-904X, Zhejiang Normal University), Saima Javed (0000-0001-7969-5594, Zhejiang Normal University)
Year2024
Volume11
Issue1
Publication date2024-05-06
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHumanities and Social Sciences Communications (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2662-9992 • E-ISSN: 2662-9992
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1057/s41599-024-03086-2
OpenAlexW4396677693
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited122

Globally, as we progress toward a more sustainable future, the sustainable development goals (SDGs) must be incorporated into various sectors, including education. This article explores the significant impact of inventive leadership styles on SDGs in education at the secondary school level in Pakistan. Based on this study, four hypotheses were developed using leadership variables such as empowerment of leadership, inspiring learners, resilient visions, and lead transformation. A quantitative survey method was utilized in this study. The researchers selected convenient sampling to collect data from 288 teachers, including heads of schools and administrators from 89 institutions. The data collection process included using a survey questionnaire to collect data on leadership styles and their relationship regarding SDGs within the field of education. In order to analyze the given data, two software programs were used, namely SPSS and Smart PLS 4.0. Several statistical methods were used to examine the collected data, such as confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM), which were implemented to confirm the measurement model. Additionally, path analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between independent and dependent variables. The findings revealed that overall leadership styles have a great positive impact on SDGs in education. Based on results, it has been found that it would be beneficial if leaders/teachers enhance their struggle using inventive leadership styles for achieving SDGs, fostering transformative education, and ensuring that learners and societies benefit from a more equitable and resilient future. Additionally, the need for more resources, resistance to change, and a need for leaders’/teachers’ professional development have been identified as potential obstacles. To overcome these challenges, a collaborative approach among stakeholders, policy support, and innovative practices are recommended

Educational leadership · Leadership style · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Sustainable development · Educational Leadership and Innovation · Psychology

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