CRITICALANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIPAND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES

Abstract

The concept of distributed leadership reflects the belief that a group's combined strength is greater than the sum of one person's abilities. The school community, including stakeholders and the leader, participates in decentralized decision-making through a collaborative method. This paper analyzes the relationship between distributed leadership and the educational outcomes of students, the effect of distributed leadership on teaching and learning practices, teacher motivation, job satisfaction, and professional development. Qualitative meta-analysis and conceptual approaches were used to draw scientifically valid conclusions. A qualitative design was used for this research study. A critical literature analysis was used to collect the data. Distributed leadership can improve student educational outcomes, teacher job satisfaction, and professional development by boosting cooperation, engagement, and efficacy in educational settings.