Strategies to Improve the Cognitive competencies of Primary school principals

Document Type : Quantitative Research Paper

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1 Ph.d in Educational management, tehran university, Farhangian Lecturer

2 Associate Prof., Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Psychology & Education Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

3 MSc. Student, Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Psychology & Education Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

10.22034/jsa.2025.143211.2570

Abstract

This study was carried out to develop a framework for enhancing the cognitive abilities of elementary school principals. The grounded theory (GT) theory strategy was utilized. The participants consisted of university professors during the academic year 2023-2024. These individuals were selected through purposive sampling and were interviewed, ensuring that the process reached saturation with a total of 25 participants. There are five main components to improving the cognitive skills of elementary school principals, and there is a total of 22 key concepts. Cognitive Empowerment involves Mindfulness; Self-awareness; Self-improvement; Psychological improvement; Strengthening the social brain and self-development. Strengthening the cognitive competencies of school principals focuses on the Promotion of cognitive knowledge; improving cognitive competencies and improving cognitive skills. Implementing a Competency-oriented evaluation system involves establishing performance evaluation centers; Modifying and providing standard cognitive criteria; Objectifying and operationalizing the cognitive indicators of school principals. Providing Financial and non-financial Support for Principals includes Promotion of the rank of expert school principals; Merit-based payment system; Encouraging competent principals; Appropriate foundation for increasing cognitive competencies; Supportive environment &atmosphere and facilitating rules and regulations. Merit-based selection in recruiting and hiring involves the Appointment of competent ministers; Succession planning and recruiting and hiring expert and efficient principals.

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  • Receive Date: 27 December 2025
  • Revise Date: 23 January 2025
  • Accept Date: 18 March 2025

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