The Degree of Creative Leadership Practice Among Principals of Governmental Basic Schools in the City of Al-Jowf from the Teachers' Point of View | [Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Jamal S.D. Alsharari: Department of Education and Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Jouf University,Kingdom of,Saudi Arabia

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which principals at governmental basic schools in Al-Jowf implement creative leadership, as observed by teachers. The descriptive analytical approach was utilized, along with a questionnaire to collect data. The study included a sample of 53 male and female teachers from public basic schools in Al-Jowf. The results revealed that the general total score on the implementation of creative leadership among the principals of governmental basic schools in Al-Jowf was with a total average of (3.45) with a moderate degree. The level of dimensions After sensitivity to difficulties, it received the highest average (3.91), with a high degree, then flexibility with (3.76). Thirdly, fluency, with an average of (3.50), and finally originality, with an average of (3.28), all with a (medium) degree. The results revealed no statistically significant variations among the variables (gender, educational degree, and years of experience). In light of the study's findings, the researcher suggested encouraging principals to develop creative leadership skills, improving teamwork within the school, increasing teachers' participation in problem solving, and improving principals' ability to reflect on issues and see things from different perspectives.

Page(s): 1210-1226

DOI: 10.57239/PJLSS-2025-23.1.0095

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2025

Keywords:

Flexibility Sensitivity to Problems Fluency Creative Leadership

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