The Role of School Management and Leadership Characteristics in Teacher Success

Hüseyin DEMİR — 2025-08-23

Throughout the course of human existence, the effort to continuously improve oneself has been shaped by education. Education, within the framework of school organizations, has become a key factor in the development of societies by achieving planned objectives. The management of these organizations directly influences the education system they belong to, and therefore, they must be governed by administrators who act in accordance with the norms, ethical values, and laws of the respective society. School administrators, through their leadership qualities, can select leadership styles that align with the needs of their institutions, thereby achieving the mission and vision of the organization. At the same time, they can enhance teacher motivation and elevate their success to higher levels by serving as role models. The primary aim of this study is to discuss the effects of selected leadership styles in school management on teacher motivation and success. Through this study, it will be possible to examine the factors that increase teacher motivation and success by utilizing leadership styles that align with the organizational characteristics, mission, and vision of schools, and to develop recommendations within this framework.

Examining the Impact of Historical Site Excursions on Students' Attitudes in Social Studies Education

İsmail SARIİkram FİLİZ ,Büşra YURDAGÜL ,İsa KAYA ,Abdulkadir ORUÇ — 2025-08-23

The aim of this study is to examine the impact of historical site excursions, conducted within the scope of the social studies education, on the attitudes of 4th grade primary school students. The study was carried out using a qualitative research design based on the interview model. The research was conducted during the 2024-2025 academic year. Within the framework of voluntary participation, the study was conducted with 30 students enrolled in two public primary schools affiliated with the Ergani District Directorate of National Education in Diyarbakır, Türkiye. The historical site excursions included the Çayönü Mound and Hilar Caves located within the boundaries of the Ergani district. A semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers was used to determine the effect of the activity. Following the activity, interviews were conducted with 27 students regarding their experience of the excursion. The data obtained from the interviews were analyzed using the descriptive analysis technique. The findings of the study revealed that the historical site excursion conducted as part of social studies education positively influenced students’ attitudes in terms of cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions. In other words, the students demonstrated meaningful learning outcomes related to the social studies education, developed positive feelings and values, and exhibited favorable behavioral tendencies following the excursion. Based on these results, it is recommended that historical site excursions be implemented effectively in social studies instruction, and that the effects of such excursions be examined using different research methods and at various educational levels.

International QMX Journal, Year 2025 Issue Cilt 4 Sayı 8

The Role of School Management and Leadership Characteristics in Teacher Success

Examining the Impact of Historical Site Excursions on Students' Attitudes in Social Studies Education