Developing confident school leaders
Jocelyne Cyiza Kirezi
Jocelyne sees the transformative impact of professional development programs on young school leaders in Rwanda. One young female school leader, despite her teaching experience, initially struggled with confidence in managing more experienced teachers. The CPD program helped her strengthen people management skills, conduct lesson observations, and provide constructive feedback. It also introduced learning-through-play strategies and emphasized teacher well-being. Leadership challenges vary by school type: private school leaders manage recruitment, while public school leaders focus on people management. Feedback from participants reinforces the program’s effectiveness, aligning with international research on school leadership.
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“It’s also one of the key things that we see that a teacher helps making sure that we feel welcomed within the school and then they are well prepared and well supported to be able to deliver their lessons.”
Jocelyne Cyiza Kirezi
Jocelyne Cyiza Kirezi
Jocelyne Cyiza Kirezi is a school leadership strategic education advisor overseeing the African Centre for School Leadership’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and research. Her role involves developing regional research strategies, improving M&E processes, and promoting evidence-based learning. Her publications show the impact and cost-effectiveness of professional development programmes for school leaders and the relationship between gender and school leadership.
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