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  • I. Recommendations for applying the research findings 1) Develop a practical manual or toolkit for both instructors and students. This guide should include conditions for success to effectively implement this model; art universities should ensure 1.1) Administrative and policy support at the institutional level 1.2) Ongoing professional development and training for instructors 1.3) Availability of learning resources and materials 1.4) Open and supportive learning culture that encourages creativity, reflection, and continuous feedback 2) Create a comprehensive evaluation system that assesses both the learning process and outcomes through diverse assessment tools. II. Recommendations for Future Research 1) Study the application of the model in other types of art universities (e.g., music, performing arts, design) and in regions beyond Guangxi to test the flexibility and universality of the model. 2) Follow up with graduates who have learned through this model for 3-5 years to evaluate: The sustainability of quality development. And the application of skills in careers and real life.

    Developing a Model to Promote Quality-Oriented Education for Students at Art Universities in Guangxi · 2026 · DOI

  • Recommendations for the School 1. High-Ranking Students (Student 2, Student 4, Student 7) These three students demonstrate excellent performance across a range of non-academic criteria. Student 2, as the top-ranked student, demonstrates consistent excellence across all aspects, particularly in competition achievement and discipline, making them deserving of awards or further development opportunities, such as scholarships, leadership training, or school ambassadorship. Student 4, with strengths in discipline and a positive social attitude, also deserves appreciation and can serve as a role model for character development for other students. Student 7, with an advantage in organizational involvement and social ethics, can be directed to enhance their competitive achievements further to strengthen their overall profile. 2. Middle-Ranking Students (Student 6, Student 8, Student 1, Student 10) This group shows good potential and holds competitive scores. Student 6 and Student 8 exhibit consistency across various criteria but require improvement in organizational involvement or in achieving more prominent outcomes to move into the top tier. Student 1 has strengths in discipline and achievement, but their participation in organizational activities needs improvement. Student 10, despite having high social ethics scores, needs support to become active in achievement-oriented activities and competitions. Additional coaching in the form of motivation, training, or involvement in school projects would be highly beneficial for this group. 3. Low-Ranking Students (Student 3, Student 5, Student 9) These three students are in the bottom ranks and show weaknesses across several key areas. Student 3 and Student 5 have low scores in achievement and organization, although their discipline is relatively good. Development programs should be provided to increase interest in school activities and encourage active participation. Student 9, with the lowest score, requires special attention, especially in strengthening discipline and social character development. Personal guidance, involvement in constructive social activities, and strengthening internal motivation are essential to help them grow and gain experiences that shape positive character.

    Application of the SAW Method in a Decision Support System for Determining Non-Academic Achievement Students at XYZ High School · 2026 · DOI

  • Adopt a bottom-up participatory model in the implementation of the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS), ensuring that educators, school management teams, and district officials are meaningfully engaged in policy design, planning, and review processes. Separate IQMS ratings from salary adjustments to maintain the developmental purpose of the system and reduce tendencies toward inflated performance scores. Allocate targeted funding and resources to support professional development initiatives, especially in under-resourced and rural schools within the Chris Hani District.

    Educators’ perspectives on the implementation of Quality Management Systems in Secondary schools within Chris Hani District, South Africa · 2026 · DOI

  • • The government, through MOES, should expand for financial government-aided schools in northern Uganda. rewards the • School administrators should seek out additional sources of finances so that appropriate rewards are enshrined in their annual budget frameworks. • The government of Uganda should prioritise increased teachers’ salaries to align with their contributions in the education sector.

    Financial Reward Management and Teachers’ Performance among Government-Aided Primary Schools in Alebtong District, Northern Uganda · 2026 · DOI

  • • Improvement of Professional Development Programs: Flexible, practice-oriented, and teachercentered training content should be developed to increase participation in professional development programs. Motivation mechanisms to encourage participation should also be established. • Strengthening Management and Leadership Capacity: Comprehensive leadership training, mentoring, and coaching programs for school administrators should be expanded, and practice-based training models grounded in field experience should be supported. • Enhancement of Resource Planning and Management: Planning processes should be improved to ensure the effective use of resources in achieving strategic goals, and transparency should be ensured in the adequacy and distribution of financial resources. • Strengthening Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Systems: Monitoring systems should be developed and feedback mechanisms activated to accurately and timely measure the achievement of goals. • Policies Adapted to Regional and Local Needs: Flexible strategies tailored to local needs should be developed, taking regional disparities in education services into account.

    Content Analysis of the Ministry of National Education’s Strategic Plans: the 2015–2024 Period · 2026 · DOI

  • To reduce the negative effects of organizational show, pressure from higher authorities must be eased and school needs prioritized. Planning activities with a focus on content and quality rather than visibility will increase teacher and student motivation. Projects and activities should be based on voluntary participation, eliminating the perception of drudgery and serving genuine academic and social development. 2026, Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences - Kuramsal Eğitimbilim Dergisi 19(2), 232-267 Organisational Show… 261 Furthermore, healthy communication and cooperation between administrators and teachers should be strengthened, with the goal of preserving school culture and ensuring sustainable success. Ensuring that supervision is sound and effective is one of the key tools for reducing or preventing organizational show. Another factor that could be effective in reducing organizational show may be through school principals who take on leadership roles rather than managerial ones. School leaders should create a compelling vision and ensure that the school's vision is aligned with that of the teachers. In addition, teachers should be involved in decision-making processes regarding tasks and procedures that exceed their roles. A good school leader should foster a culture of harmony within the school and periodically inform employees of organizational goals.

    The organisational show: a new conceptualisation to explain school ineffectiveness · 2026 · DOI

  • Additionally, although this study included all ISCED levels, leadership dynamics may differ across educational levels; thus, future investigations should explore such variations to provide a more comprehensive understanding of school leadership.

    School Leadership Profile Analysis According to TALIS Turkiye Data · 2026 · DOI

  • • The stakeholders should implement training programmes to retool teachers with new and effective methods of delivering knowledge to learners. • School management organise educational tours for teachers to visit exemplary schools, fostering inspiration and professional growth. should • Head teachers should ensure transparency and accountability in handling UPE grants and other school collections in order to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings.

    Non-Financial Reward Management and Teachers’ Performance among Government-Aided Primary Schools in Alebtong District, Northern Uganda · 2026 · DOI

  • According to the results obtained from the findings of the research, it was determined that the wages teachers receive for their work are insufficient, that managers in administrative roles and parents exert various forms of pressure on private school teachers, and that teachers working in private institutions do not have union rights.

    Özel Okul Öğretmenlerinin Karşılaştıkları Problemlere İlişkin Öğretmen Görüşmeleri · 2024 · DOI

  • The results of this study will motivate researchers to carry out additional research of this type and inspire legislators to create laws that will assist ECE programs in strengthening or changing their present practices.

    Evaluation of the Training Program for In-Service Teachers of Early Childhood Education Conducted by QAED in Punjab · 2023 · DOI

  • The research subjects were taken at the study program of the Muhammadiyah-'Aisyiyah College (PTMA) in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) among the many study programs in the PTMA environment located in various regions of Indonesia and abroad, which is a limitation of this study.

    The Impact of Muhammadiyah’ Leadership Style and Total Quality Management on Competitive Advantage in Universities – Case on Universities in Yogyakarta, Indonesia · 2023 · DOI

  • The implication is that the causes of high work stress among teachers need to be studied so that it can be overcome for example by diversifying tasks and responsibilities by using various instruments and alternative methods, equipment and teaching aids, as well as using strategies and methods of group problem solving tactics.

    Hubungan Tekanan Kerja dan Pengurusan Bilik Darjah dalam Kalangan Guru Sekolah Rendah di Daerah Klang (Work Stress and Classroom Management Among Klang District Primary School Teachers) · 2022 · DOI

  • By analysing PISA results and the data from additional inventories, this paper argues that the data on teacher characteristics is inconclusive and in contrast to what literature suggests; practices and techniques that enhance student achievement in other countries are the ones that result in decreased student performance in Kosovo.

    A Review of Kosovo’s 2015 PISA Results: Analysing the Impact of Teacher Characteristics in Student Achievement · 2020 · DOI

  • This is evident from the implementation that is still not maximized, so it seems only limited to the mere routine so that the learning process in the classroom running is not conducive and using a monotonous method; 4) Teachers carry out evaluation in all aspects of assessment ie cognitive, affective and psychomotor.

    Aktualisasi Kinerja Guru Tersertifikasi dalam Peningkatan Proses Pembelajaran pada MIN Tungkob Kabupaten Aceh Besar · 2018 · DOI

  • Purpose of the study is to gain insights into the opinions of former teachers, who were lacking in any sort of management experiences and yet promoted as section director on the basis of a written and oral examination process, about the basic concepts of educational administration in the light of their experiences before and after they have been promoted to the managerial position.

    An Investigation of the Changes in the Administrative Perception of Former Teachers Promoted as Section Directors · 2017 · DOI

  • The research proved that teachers were insufficiently acquainted with the standards of quality of work at school (curricula, annual syllabi, teaching and learning, educational achievements of students, support to students, ethos, and organisation of work at school, management and resources) and there is no continuous process of self-evaluation in pedagogical praxis.

    Self-evaluation and quality of pedagogical work of school · 2017 · DOI

  • Ed program focus on teaching methodology, one additional semester be included that should cover the management courses and , 4) as the present study was delimited to the Federal Governmental Educational Institutions to analyze the managerial skills competencies of working heads of secondary schools.

    A Critical Analysis of Managerial Skills Competencies of Secondary School Heads Trained through Distance Mode of Allama Iqbal Open University. · 2010 · DOI

  • Several issues that hindered the enhancement of vocational high schools in Indonesia, among others, are insufficient number and competency of vocational teachers, inadequate facilities to support practical teaching, and mismatch between students' competency and demand in the labor market.

    Unveiling the Effect of School and District Factors on Vocational High School National Exam in Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • In the examinations conducted about the quality, the quality of the final goods or services was generally perceived, but later it became clear that the opinion was insufficient.

    Eğitim Yönetiminde Kalite Anlayışının Geliştirilmesine Yönelik Girişimlerin İncelenmesi · 2023 · DOI

  • Possible influences resulting from gender-related differences in different socio-cultural contexts, especially where gender combination in student and faculty population is not proportionate, have not been adequately investigated in previous research.

    Gender differences in students’ ratings of university teachers in the Iranian education system · 2016 · DOI

  • The contours of teachers’ value-based principles are not clearly defined: a) more focus is laid on gnostic values but they are not named; b) the picture of moral values is even more vague; c) aesthetic values are not revealed in the educational process at all.

    Mokytojų vertybinių nuostatų įkūnijimas ugdymo procese · 2009 · DOI

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