Scrutinize the Strategies of Elementary School Heads to Overcome the Effects of Crises: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

The currant qualitative research discussed the approaches adopted by elementary school heads to overcome the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. The major research question was what was the strategies of elementary school heads to overcome the effects of COVID-19?. Through semi-structured interviews with the heads of public elementary schools, five public elementary school heads were the sample sample size of this study. the study finding were illustrated such key approaches as digital adaptation, collaborative leadership, community engagement, teacher support, and management of emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results indicated that active communication, adaptable teaching planning, and effective collaborations were important in ensuring continuity of learning amid COVID-19-related disruptions. The paper also indicates that the strategies used by school leaders were closely linked to their capacity to keep a good relationship and create trust among school population and community in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. It was concluded that the approaches used by the heads of elementary schools were the guiding principles for managing COVID-19-related educational challenges, and these agreements contribute to the idea of compassionate and tactful leadership as the key to providing the continuity of the education processes during the difficult moments.