Christian early childhood leaders: Management challenges and responses

This study investigated the management challenges that Christian early childhood leaders, from four different Christian denominations, encountered in their responsibilities, and in particular, the approaches they used in resolving them. A research design of grounded theory using data collected from...

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Authors: Shields, Marion (Author) ; Hattingh, Sherene (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2022
In: International journal of Christianity & education
Year: 2022, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Pages: 18-31
Further subjects:B management challenges and responses
B Early Childhood
B Christian Leadership
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Summary:This study investigated the management challenges that Christian early childhood leaders, from four different Christian denominations, encountered in their responsibilities, and in particular, the approaches they used in resolving them. A research design of grounded theory using data collected from survey questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis enabled themes to emerge. A Christian worldview underpinned and framed the leaders’ thoughts, actions, communication, and relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community. For these leaders, their close, reciprocal connection with God sustained, guided and even at times impelled their approach to their daily practice and especially in managing challenges.
ISSN:2056-998X
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal of Christianity & education
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/20569971211039243