Leadership in Europe
Gerwald Wallnöfer
Various international studies have highlighted the weaknesses involved in applying management approaches of economic origin applied to the educational field.
By considering a study conducted in Germany, based on the documentary method and group discussions, this paper analyzes models and leadership roles in educational institutions, and emphasizes the close correlation between managerial models and the definition of the nature and aims of the education system.
A number of attempts by various European countries to introduce standardized tools for development and quality assurance are also analyzed, as well as training courses for school leadership that go beyond the training of good managers. Instead, these courses are primarily intended to open up new scenarios for better school results, participation practices and innovation.
Keywords
School leadership, school management models, school leadership training.
