The Influence of Inclusive Leadership on Student Achievement in Dubai Schools from Inclusion Leaders’ Perspectives
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2024-02
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The British University in Dubai (BUiD)
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Inclusive leadership significantly contributes to the success of the school community, so it reflects positively on overall school dynamics by implementing practices so that all learners, including students with disabilities and special education conditions, have equal prospects for academic success. However, despite the recognition of the importance of inclusive practices, there is a need to understand how inclusive leadership specifically influence students’ achievement. This paper focuses on understanding how inclusive leadership influence students’ academic achievements and its overall impact on school dynamics. Based on two Ministry of Education private schools in Dubai, the paper utilises a qualitative research approach in which in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with two heads of inclusion from different private schools in Dubai. Participants were purposively selected based on their expertise and experience in leading inclusive initiatives within their respective schools. Data collected from interviews was analyzed thematically. The finding shows that inclusive leadership plays an important role in promoting student achievement, in addition to fostering inclusivity in educational settings.
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inclusive leadership, inclusive education, SEND, inclusion