Pedagogical Leaders and the Teaching-Learning Processes in COVID-19 Times.

Area of Science:

• Educational Leadership
• Pandemic Pedagogy
• Secondary Education

Background:

• COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted secondary education in Andalusia and Madrid, Spain.
• Need to identify leadership decisions for improving teaching-learning processes.
• Focus on comprehensive student education during crisis.

Purpose of the Study:

• Identify main decisions by pedagogical leaders (management teams, department heads, teachers).
• Analyze actions and implications for the educational community.
• Examine decision-making in communication, technology, teacher training, and resources.

Main Methods:

• Integrated mixed methodology combining discussion groups and content analysis.
• Utilized open-ended questions within a questionnaire.
• Applied an ad-hoc designed questionnaire to assess leader actions and implications.

Main Results:

• Pedagogical leaders demonstrated significant dedication, commitment, and involvement.
• Key decisions focused on communication facilitation, technology-supported planning, teacher training, and resource management.
• Actions positively impacted the educational community during the pandemic.

Conclusions:

• Pedagogical leaders played a crucial role in navigating educational challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Effective decision-making and proactive strategies are vital for maintaining educational quality and student development.
• The study underscores the resilience and adaptability of educational leadership.