HMEF5023 Educational Leadership Assignment Question 2026 | OUM Malaysia

HMEF5023 Assignment Question

Purpose

The objective of the assignment is to synthesize and critically evaluate the relationship between contemporary educational leadership practices and findings

from selected case studies and empirical research.

Part 1: Journal Article Review (20%)

Review and synthesise insights from the following journal article:

Sultan, F. M. M., Karuppannan, G., & Rumpod, J. (2022). Instructional Leadership Practices Among Headmasters and The Correlation with Primary Schools’

Achievement in Sabah, Malaysia. English Language Teaching, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v15n2p50

Your synthesis should include:

1. Summary of Focus: Outline the main objectives and scope of the study.
2. Significance of the Study: Highlight the relevance and implications of the research for educational leadership.

3. Key Methodologies: Describe the methods employed in the research and their appropriateness for achieving the study’s goals.

4. Findings and Contributions: _{Summarize the key results and contributions to the field of}  educational leadership.

5. Critical Review: Provide your personal critique of the article, discussing strengths, limitations, and areas for future research.

Use your own words throughout the synthesis, maintaining a clear and structured approach.

 [Total: 20 marks]

Part 2:  In-Depth Interview Report (30%)

Use the above article in Part 1 (Sultan et al., 2022) as a reference to conduct an in-depth interview (online or face-to-face) with 2 (TWO) senior teachers who have been teaching for more than five years at any school/institution to address the following research objective/research question:

Research Objective:

To examine the teachers’ perceptions of the school principal’s leadership qualities.

Research Question:

What are the teachers’ perceptions of the leadership qualities exhibited by the school principal?

In your report, you need to include the following elements.

i. The profile of the key informants: Write in detail the profile of these two key informants, to be written descriptively (NOT in table form).

ii. Qualitative data analysis: Analyse descriptively and narratively the in-depth interviews in the qualitative Your analysis should use these themes: accountability, communication, decision-making, and time management. Please note that it is NOT in a dialogue/conversation form or raw data.

iii. Key findings and conclusion: Elaborate on key findings and draw a conclusion

[Total: 30 Marks]

Part 3: Online Class Participation (10%)

This part requires students to participate actively in the MyINSPIRE eforum. Discuss the following topics in the forum and submit proof of your participation with your tutor and peers in the eforum online discussions:

1. Discuss the difference between the functions of management and leadership.
2. Discuss Locke and Latham’s Goal-Setting Theory and how the theory can be used to motivate teachers in schools.
3. How does a principal’s leadership style (e.g., transformational vs. instructional) directly influence the formation of a positive, learning-centered school culture?
4. What are the key strategies a school leader must employ to overcome resistance and ensure successful change management among staff?
5. What are the ethical implications of ensuring accountability focuses on professional development rather than just punitive measures?

[Total: 10 marks]

[TOTAL: 60 MARKS]