EXPLORING PEDAGOGICAL LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL CONTEXTS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Pedagogical leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of teaching and learning within educational institutions. This paper presents a systematic literature review spanning from 2017 to 2021, aiming to elucidate the diverse characteristics and dimensions of pedagogical leadership as delineated within international academic discourse. Drawing from reputable databases such as Web of Science (WoS), EBSCO, and SCOPUS, this study synthesizes insights from scholarly articles to provide a comprehensive understanding of pedagogical leadership. The analysis encompasses definitions, conceptual frameworks, educational challenges, study objectives, search methodologies, key findings, discussions, implications, and conclusions. The findings underscore the multifaceted nature of pedagogical leadership and its significant impact on teaching, learning, and educational outcomes. Moreover, the study highlights the need for further research to develop robust instruments for measuring and operationalizing pedagogical leadership in diverse educational settings.