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Why does educational leadership matter?
There are lots of reasons for wanting to go into school and educational leadership.
There are lots of reasons for wanting to go into school and educational leadership.
Watch the video above in which senior leaders explain their motivations and why educational leadership matters.
Some of the motivations for pursuing leadership include a:
- Sense of educational mission
- Desire for status and the power that comes with being the leader
- Desire for institutional achievement
- Desire for freedom and autonomy
Your task
Having watched the video, reflect on your own motivations to lead. If you’re comfortable, share your thoughts in the comments below.Have a look at what others have posted. If you can relate to something, ‘like’ it or leave a reply.
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