Distributed leadership as a potential strategy for the management of environmental education curriculum in secondary schools
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https://doi.org/10.29329/pedper.2024.62Keywords:
Distributed Leadership, Environmental Education, Leadership, Sustainability, Stakeholder engagementAbstract
Environmental education plays a critical role in equipping learners with the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental challenges and promote sustainability. However, in South African secondary schools, the implementation of environmental education faces obstacles such as limited resources, curriculum constraints, and insufficient stakeholder involvement. This empirical research paper explores the potential of distributed leadership as a strategic approach to advancing environmental education. Distributed leadership, which emphasises shared decision-making and collaboration, offers a transformative model for promoting environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives. The study analyses successful examples of distributed leadership globally and within South Africa to uncover its transformative possibilities. Furthermore, the paper examines the benefits of adopting distributed leadership in fostering environmental consciousness and action within the school community. Through stakeholder engagement and collaboration, distributed leadership can lead to more effective environmental education interventions. The findings and recommendations from this research contribute to the advancement of sustainable environmental education strategies in South Africa and beyond.
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