Ways of improving the performance of female secondary school leaders in the light of digital and innovative leadership skills: an applied research in secondary schools in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This research will examine the leadership competencies of secondary school principals that exist in the current 21st century as seen by assistant principals and school leadership supervisors. In this research, the applicable survey methodology was descriptive, and questionnaires and interviews were implemented in the collection of data. The respondents included 57 assistant principals, 6 school-based leadership supervisors, and 15 domain specialists. The research indicates that current school principals have an average performance score of 4 out of 5. Responses are consistent across the different job positions surveyed. The study identifies several requirements for improvement, including providing financial opportunities, licensing school administration, and training leaders to use the Saudi Digital Library. It can be suggested to train female employees in strategic planning and comparison with the past review, rendering higher-order thinking skills among leaders, such as critical and creative thinking and problem solving.
Source: Cogent Social Sciences
Author: Hissah Nasser Al-Yahya
Institution: Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,165
OpenAlex ID: W7129619066