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Challenges and Professional Support for Principals at Rural Schools for Sustainable Development

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  • Shih-Min Liu

    (Department of Education, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung 80201, Taiwan)

  • Yueh-Chun Huang

    (Global Master Program of Teaching Profession, National Chiayi University, Chiayi 621, Taiwan)

  • Ru-Jer Wang

    (Department of Education, National Taichung University of Education, Taichung 403514, Taiwan)

Abstract

This study aims to explore the challenges faced by principals in rural schools in Taiwan and the professional support they require to improve leadership and school management. Utilizing focus group interviews, data was collected from 16 participants (7 women and 9 men), focusing on issues such as limited cultural capital, student retention, teacher shortages, poor student performance, and insufficient school funding. This research highlights the specific challenges of teacher retention, student mobility, and administrative burdens. The key professional support identified includes targeted professional development, curriculum inspection, parental engagement, and collaboration with colleagues and experienced principals. This study suggests that creating professional development communities, fostering collaborative networks, and increasing administrative support can significantly enhance rural school leadership and improve education quality. The findings offer practical insights for policymakers to tailor support systems to meet the unique needs of rural school principals in Taiwan, drawing on successful strategies from both local and international contexts to ensure sustainable educational leadership and development.

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  • Shih-Min Liu & Yueh-Chun Huang & Ru-Jer Wang, 2024. "Challenges and Professional Support for Principals at Rural Schools for Sustainable Development," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(21), pages 1-18, October.
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