THE INNOVATIVE PROFLEC-CY PROGRAM FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS: RESULTS OF THE PARTICIPANTS' EVALUATION
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educational leader;, self-assessment;, leadership self-perception;, feedback; counseling; school.Abstract
The article presents the results of the evaluation of implementation of the innovative program for the development of educational leaders “Professional Learning through Feedback and Coaching” (PROFLEC) in Greece, which tried to combine valid and reliable personalized feedback and advisory guidance. The Program included the provision of the CPSM-CY diagnostic tool, the provision of individual feedback report to the participants, the conduct of a training day and the organization of group meetings for counseling guidance to the participants. The evaluation of the value of the Program by stakeholders, according to the results of a relevant survey through a questionnaire and interviews, was positive. It was found out that feedback and counseling as strategies that promote reflection on action can help educators develop professionally and personally, improve their practices and influence the operation and organization of their school. Educational leaders possess more knowledge than they realize, therefore with the proper empowerment they can face the challenges of their professional life more effectively.References
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