El liderazgo administrativo y pedagógico como elemento clave en la organización y desempeño de la Unidad Educativa Particular “La Providencia” del cantón Azogues

Abstract

In this research work it is intended to determine the existence of administrative and pedagogical leadership as a key element in the organization and performance of the “La Providencia” Educational Unit. The study is descriptive with a comparative scope. For the information gathering process, surveys were used directed at a select group of administrative and pedagogical personnel. The results indicate that, in the Private Educational Unit "La Providencia", there is educational leadership; because the self demand of the rector is evidenced through the cooperative and participatory work of all members of the educational community. At a general level, according to the percentage data, most of the respondents reflect the existence of both administrative and pedagogical leadership, despite not having the support of higher authorities and not prioritizing leadership styles and qualities. The development of the theoretical framework is based on the contributions of some authors such as Estrada, Prada, Valdés; who base educational leadership as the ability to create an efficient and effective work environment to provide a warm and quality education. As future professionals in the decent field, this research allows to train in a better way to be able to assertively direct an educational institution.