Marilyn C. Escobido and Leonora F. De Jesus (Authors)
Abstract
The role of instructional supervisors has become increasingly important in supporting teacher’s growth and improving student success. It is essential to examine the dynamics of instructional supervisors’ leadership practices and how they affect teachers’ development and their students’ academic performance. By analyzing 20 research articles from 2013 up to the present, this systematic literature review identified the various effective leadership practices applied by supervisors to support teacher growth and improve student outcomes. Results highlight essential practices, including transformational leadership, instructional leadership, collaborative leadership, distributed leadership, sustainable leadership, learning-centered leadership, and symbolic and servant leadership. Furthermore, the review highlights these leadership practices’ impact on teachers and students. As revealed, these practices helped improve teachers’ strategies, enhance their career advancement, and increase their motivation. For students, these practices primarily enhanced their academic performance.
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Keywords: Instructional Supervision, Leadership Practices, Teacher’s Growth, Systematic Review, 21st Century