Leadership Expectations of Generation Z Teachers Working in Educational Organizations

Autor/inn/en	Demirbilek, Mesut; Keser, Sitar
Titel	Leadership Expectations of Generation Z Teachers Working in Educational Organizations
Quelle	In: Research in Educational Administration & Leadership, 7 (2022) 1, S.209-245 (37 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Generational Differences; Leadership; Expectation; Teacher Attitudes; Administrators; Public School Teachers; Administrator Behavior; Age Groups + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Führung; Führungsposition; Expectancy; Erwartung; Lehrerverhalten; Age grop; Altersgruppe
Abstract	Generation Z, known as millennial children, includes those born from 1995 to 2010, the period when the Internet and social networks became widely used, global communication increased, tolerance was given to different cultural elements, and there was flexibility. The aim of the present research was to establish the leadership expectations of teachers belonging to Generation Z working in educational organizations in the context of school principals. In this context, focus group interviews consisting of semi structured questions were conducted with thirteen teachers from Generation Z currently working in public schools in our research conducted with a phenomenological design. Considering the findings, the leadership expectations of the Generation Z teachers in the behavior sub-theme of inclusivity involved sincerity, flexibility, warm communication, horizontal relationship, consistent behavior, supportive behavior, motivating, problem solving, and smiling. In the sub-theme of competencies, they focused on innovations, communication skills, technological competence, mentoring, competence in the field, being solution-oriented, being a researcher, taking initiative, financial management skills, and entrepreneurship competencies. In the values sub-theme, they included being fair and compassionate, altruistic attitude, respect for differences, sensitivity, patience, empathy, and openness to criticism. In the sub-theme of characteristics, they focus on being charismatic and democratic, openness to innovations and teamwork, analytical skills, project orientation, and determination. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	EARDA Turkish Educational Administration Research & Development Association. Dokuz Eylul University, Buca Faculty of Education, Izmir, Turkey 35150. e-mail: eyedderinfo@gmail.com; Web site: https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/real
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01