AN INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT AND THE OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

This study analyses the ways in which collaborative management techniques impact the overall success of these primary schools in Malaysia. The primary schools in question are located in Malaysia. An investigation into the impact of collaborative management methods (such as shared decision-making, team-based leadership, and stakeholder participation) on a number of indicators of school success, such as academic performance, teacher contentment, and student outcomes, amongst others, will be the basis for the findings that will be presented. By analysing data from a large number of primary schools using both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, the study sheds light on the ways in which community involvement, school leadership, and teacher cooperation have the potential to improve the effectiveness and quality of teaching. The data was gathered from a wide range of educational institutions. The purpose of this research is to examine elementary schools in Malaysia and how collaborative management techniques affect their overall success. School administrators, educators, parents, and students all work together in collaborative management to improve student achievement. This style of leadership is defined by shared decision-making, cooperation, and active engagement. This study delves at the ways in which organisational efficiency, teacher satisfaction, and student performance are affected by the use of collaborative tactics in the classroom. The project gathers information from primary schools in Malaysia using a mixed-methods strategy, which includes questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Qualitative insights provide light on the impact of collaborative management on day-to-day school operations, while quantitative data is used to find patterns and connections. Improved academic performance, increased community participation, and enhanced communication are some of the benefits that schools that practise high levels of cooperation report. In addition, the research emphasises several obstacles to implementing collaborative management, including a lack of resources, different degrees of stakeholder engagement, and aversion to change. The significance of leadership development programs, building a trusting and open school atmosphere, and providing opportunities for professional growth are highlighted as solutions to these problems. Finally, the study concludes that collaborative management has a good influence on primary schools' efficacy in Malaysia, implying that it is an essential tactic for making long-term reforms to the education system. If school administrators, legislators, and teachers are serious about raising the bar for student achievement via more democratic leadership, they would do well to peruse the findings of this research.