Moral leadership: An imperative for principals in underperforming schools

Abstract

Introduction 2 Critical factors in South African education that have an impact on learner performance 5 Debilitating context 5 Moral vacuum 6 Organisational climate of schools 7 Turning around poorly performing schools 8 Testing the relationship between leadership, organisational climate and learner performance statistically8 Changing times 9 Induction of deputy principals 10 Training for curriculum leadership 10 Leadership in an age of technology: The information and communication technology revolution11 School governing bodies and leadership 12 Contents viii

Causes and Consequences of Corruption in Schools: The Role of Prevention and Control Promoted by Leaders’ Moral Impetus

“…Furthermore, by using moral leadership, which encompasses authenticity, balance, and system thinking, educational leaders can successfully create a healthy community (Quick, 2021). After achieving a healthy community, leaders will then consider others’ welfare in their decisions; base their decisions on the most complete information; and become aware that their moral judgments are prescriptive (Challens et al, 2018). Thus, leaders with personal integrity (Maranto, 2020) can help restore corrupt systems through their enthusiasm for improvement and inclusive attitudes.…”