Developing Leadership Qualities in B.Ed Trainees: Preparing Teachers as Future School Leaders
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Teacher education must prepare not only competent classroom instructors but also future school leaders capable of innovation, decision-making, and guiding educational reform. Leadership qualities—such as communication, vision, resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving—are increasingly emphasized in B.Ed programs worldwide. This paper reviews the pedagogical importance of leadership development in teacher training, synthesizing secondary research and aligning it with the Indian teacher education context. It highlights the 2025 initiative of Mata Sundri Girls College of Education, Dhade, Bathinda, which established an Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) to cultivate leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills among teacher trainees. The paper argues that integrating leadership-focused practices within B.Ed training equips future educators to navigate the challenges of a dynamic educational landscape while fostering inclusive and progressive school cultures.
Authors: Manpreet Kaur, Veerinder Kaur, Sukhpal Kaur, Arun Kumar
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413861624