Advancing teachers’ human capital through effective leadership and institutional safety: Mediating effect of professional learning and teaching climate

The Impact of Leader in Me on the School Climate and Student Behaviors: A Meta-Analysis

“…Practically speaking, in this study, the school leaders who chose to use the LiM program had a greater chance of impacting the school climate factors necessary for supporting teachers' ability to balance their professional (instructional effectiveness, self-efficacy, motivation) and personal needs, such as stress management, burnout, and overall well-being (Alonso-Tapia & Ruiz-Díaz, 2022; Buonomo et al, 2022;Garcia-Torres, 2019;Harrison et al, 2022;Jentsch et al, 2022;Lavy & Bocker, 2018;Mahoney et al, 2021;Shibiti, 2020) than leaders who did not use the intervention. The LiM approach of beginning with teacher professional development and continued support through trained coaches is also consistent with researchers who found that professional learning, combined with coaching, increases teachers' sense of efficacy (Bradshaw et al, 2018) and is necessary for fostering consistent engagement and their relationship with their principals (Belay, Melese, & Seifu, 2021).…”