Barriers to Effective School Management
1. Lack of Resources
- Source: Levasseur, N., & Lewis, L. (2018). Principal leadership and school improvement in resource-constrained contexts: A grounded theory. Journal of Educational Administration, 56(6), 652-670.
- Limited funding, outdated technology, inadequate facilities, and shortages of personnel hinder schools from providing a conducive learning environment and supporting student success.
2. Data Overload
- Source: Lomas, R., & Cannon, B. (2019). Data literacy in education: Teacher knowledge, use, and perceived value. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 51(3), 286-306.
- An overwhelming amount of student data and educational technology tools can lead to information overload, making it difficult for school leaders to effectively analyze and use data to inform decision-making.
3. School Culture and Climate
- Source: DuFour, R., Dufour, R., Eaker, R., & Many, T. W. (2016). Learning by doing: A handbook for professional learning communities at work. Solution Tree Press.
- Negative school culture, low morale, and poor communication can create barriers to collaboration, innovation, and effective leadership.
4. Parent and Community Involvement
- Source: Henry, T. (2017). The challenge of parental involvement: A case study of a low-income urban elementary school. The Urban Review, 49(4), 545-566.
- Lack of parental engagement, communication barriers, and cultural differences can hinder schools from building strong partnerships with families and the community, limiting their support for student learning.