Educational leadership: A description of Saudi female principals in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Scope and Method of Study: This is a qualitative study using a descriptive case study methodology. 12 Saudi female principals in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia were interviewed and asked to describe their leadership role and their perspectives of that role. Findings and Conclusions: Saudi female principals' leadership role and perspectives of that role are highly impacted by the Saudi national religion, Islam, and influenced by the Saudi Ministry of Education. Western leadership theories do not adequately explain the leadership of these Eastern educators; societal culture contributes to the leadership role and perspectives of the role held by these Saudi principals.
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