AN EXAMINATION OF THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP AND THE GENERAL EFFECTIVENESS OF PRESCHOOLS IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

The effects of collaborative management strategies on the academic achievement of these Malaysian elementary schools are examined in this research. Malaysia is home to the elementary schools in issue. The findings will be based on an investigation into the impact of collaborative management methods on various indicators of school success, including academic performance, teacher contentment, and student outcomes. These methods include shared decision-making, team-based leadership, and stakeholder participation. This study examines the relationship between community engagement, school leadership, and teacher collaboration in primary schools. It uses quantitative and qualitative research methods to analyse data from many schools and find out how these factors might enhance the quality and efficacy of teaching. Many different types of schools contributed to the data set. The purpose of this research is to find out how well primary schools in Malaysia do when their administrators work together. The importance of collaborative management in improving educational results is becoming more acknowledged. This kind of management is marked by shared decision-making, cooperation, and active engagement among school administrators, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders. Student achievement, teacher contentment, and organisational effectiveness are some of the school effectiveness factors studied in this study. Primary schools in Malaysia were surveyed, interviewed, and observed as part of the study's mixed-methods methodology. The impact of collaborative management on day-to-day school operations may be better understood with the use of quantitative data analysed for patterns and correlations and qualitative insights. The research shows that schools with strong collaborative practices have more effective communication, more community involvement, and higher academic achievement. Resistant to change, variable degrees of stakeholder engagement, and limited resources are some of the major obstacles highlighted by the research as obstacles to implementing collaborative management. To overcome these obstacles, the researchers suggest a number of measures, including school-wide initiatives to increase transparency and trust, as well as leadership and professional development programs. Ultimately, the study's findings support the idea that collaborative management is an essential tactic for making long-term changes to Malaysia's education system, particularly in the country's elementary schools. Policymakers, educators, and school administrators may use the study's findings to improve education quality by implementing management approaches that are more inclusive and participative.