THE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP: COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO DEVELOP IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION CENTERS

Abstract

This research aims to build a model that explains the set of skills and relevant components to train managers in human and technical management.The methodology has been integrated using an "ad hoc" quantitative questionnaire comprised of closed questions, following the Likert-scale technique, and other open items. The final component is two focus groups.Competition management is explicit in the sentence: The centers require leaders committed for improving teaching and educational practices, optimizing resources. Human competencies: To create improvement programs requires large-scale collaboration with other stakeholders to highlight human qualities. Technical competence: The center is driven by management to stimulate the use of newtechnologies as a means of improving the program. The research concludes that the powers above essentially design and develop timely improvementprograms for the continuous transformation of the educational institutions and for the creation of a culture of innovation in Secondary Education Centers.