Author: Pranab Das
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/PP/020400011
Abstract: Collaborative school management has gained importance in recent years as schools face increasing academic, administrative, and social responsibilities. Traditional leadership models, where authority is concentrated in the hands of a single school head, are often insufficient to manage these complex demands. In this context, distributed leadership practices offer an effective approach to school management by sharing leadership roles among teachers, administrators, and other staff members. This paper focuses on understanding how collaborative school management is developed and strengthened through distributed leadership practices. Distributed leadership emphasizes teamwork, shared responsibility, and collective decision-making. When leadership is distributed, teachers are encouraged to participate actively in planning, problem-solving, and implementation of school activities. This shared involvement creates a sense of ownership and commitment among school staff. Collaboration improves as teachers and administrators communicate more openly, support each other’s work, and work together toward common school goals. Such practices help reduce professional isolation and create a positive and supportive school environment. The paper is based on a qualitative understanding of existing literature and secondary sources related to distributed leadership and collaboration in schools. It highlights that collaborative school management supported by distributed leadership leads to better coordination, improved trust, and stronger professional relationships among staff members. Teachers feel valued and empowered, which increases motivation and contributes to better management practices. Overall, the study suggests that distributed leadership plays a vital role in promoting collaborative school management. Adopting such leadership practices can help schools become more inclusive, effective, and capable of achieving sustainable improvement in teaching, learning, and administration.
Keywords: Distributed Leadership, Collaborative School Management, Shared Responsibility, Teacher Involvement, School Leadership Practices.
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