Instructional leadership

The key to addressing psychological issues post-covid-19

Authors

  • Sudha Dhandapani Chandigarh University
  • Kamaljeet Kaur Chandigarh University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/p547wx36

Keywords:

bibliometric analysis, instructional leadership, psychological issues, students, teachers

Abstract

In this paper, we examined the challenges school leaders faced during and after COVID-19, including maintaining teacher morale and student engagement. Utilizing bibliometric analysis, the study reveals instructional leadership as a crucial factor in addressing psychological issues. The findings demonstrate that shared instructional leadership by principals is essential for effective crisis management. This research highlights the importance of adaptive instructional leadership in navigating uncertainty. By adopting collaborative approaches, school leaders can mitigate the pandemic's psychological impact, foster resilience, and promote a supportive learning environment.

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Author Biographies

  • Sudha Dhandapani, Chandigarh University

    SUDHA DHANDAPANI, PhD Research Scholar, with the department of education at Chandigarh University. She has 10 years of experience in educational content development, instructional designing and educational leadership training. She is currently working as an instructional designer (remotely) with an US based EdTech company. Her scope of research is instructional leadership and school climate. She has also presented 3 papers on "instructional leadership". 

  • Kamaljeet Kaur, Chandigarh University

    KAMALJEET KAUR, Ph.D. (Education) is an associate professor at University Institute of Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh University. She has 11 years of research and teaching experience. Her area of research incudes technology usage by adolescents, parenting style and peer relationships. She has participated in national and international conferences and her research papers have been published in peer reviewed and Scopus indexed journals.

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2024-10-21

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Instructional leadership: The key to addressing psychological issues post-covid-19. (2024). Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, 13(S1). https://doi.org/10.32674/p547wx36