This study aims to explore the mediating role of principals' communication skills in the relationship between their sensemaking competencies and school effectiveness. The hypothesized model was tested with a correlational research design using Structural Equation Modeling. The stratified sample involved 648 Turkish teachers in the central…

A growing body of research has emphasised the importance of school leadership for quality improvement in schools, which reinforces the importance of school leaders' continuous professional development in working life. However, less is known about the professional development of experienced principals. Against this background, the purpose of this…

With little research as guidance, it is difficult for educators to know how to prepare to lead systems of professional learning at the district level. In this phenomenological study, the sensemaking framework was used to understand the experiences, knowledge, and beliefs of those who hold district-level leadership roles with responsibility for…