Educational Administration: Principles, Challenges, and Future Directions
Educational Administration: Principles, Challenges, and Future Directions By, Ven. Agalawatte Gnanavimala Thero Educational administration is a dynamic field involving the management and leadership of educational institutions. It covers a wide range of roles and responsibilities, from policy development and resource management to fostering environments conducive to learning. Effective educational administration ensures that institutions function smoothly, achieve their goals, and provide quality education to all students. Principal of Educational Administration 1. Leadership and vision Leadership is a cornerstone of educational administration. Effective administrators create a clear vision and inspire staff and students to achieve common objectives. This includes setting strategic goals, developing a shared mission, and promoting a positive school culture (Balyer, 2012). 2. Resource Management Efficient management of resources is crucial in educational administr