An Exploratory Study of Simulations for Leadership Development in the Principal Pipeline
This article examines the integration of digital simulations as a tool for strengthening leadership development across the four phases of the principal pipeline—recruitment, preparation, induction, and in-service professional development. Set in the context of a partnership between a preparation pro...
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| description | This article examines the integration of digital simulations as a tool for strengthening leadership development across the four phases of the principal pipeline—recruitment, preparation, induction, and in-service professional development. Set in the context of a partnership between a preparation program and district-based leadership development, the study investigated to what extent simulations could bridge gaps along the pipeline to create a more coherent and continuous approach to principal development. The findings suggest that sims help prospective leaders develop a more nuanced understanding of school leadership, enhance decision-making skills for candidates in preparation programs, and provide targeted support for new and experienced administrators. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0b67a3acbafb4dd7ad203ce542350f8c2025-06-25T13:44:45ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022025-06-0115677010.3390/educsci15060770An Exploratory Study of Simulations for Leadership Development in the Principal PipelineM. Elizabeth Azukas0Sara Dexter1David Gibson2College of Education, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, USASchool of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USADeputy Vice Chancellor-Academic, UNESCO Data Science, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6102, AustraliaThis article examines the integration of digital simulations as a tool for strengthening leadership development across the four phases of the principal pipeline—recruitment, preparation, induction, and in-service professional development. Set in the context of a partnership between a preparation program and district-based leadership development, the study investigated to what extent simulations could bridge gaps along the pipeline to create a more coherent and continuous approach to principal development. The findings suggest that sims help prospective leaders develop a more nuanced understanding of school leadership, enhance decision-making skills for candidates in preparation programs, and provide targeted support for new and experienced administrators.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/6/770simulationseducation leadership preparationprincipal pipelineleader developmentuniversity–district partnership |
| spellingShingle | M. Elizabeth Azukas Sara Dexter David Gibson An Exploratory Study of Simulations for Leadership Development in the Principal Pipeline Education Sciences simulations education leadership preparation principal pipeline leader development university–district partnership |
| title | An Exploratory Study of Simulations for Leadership Development in the Principal Pipeline |
| title_full | An Exploratory Study of Simulations for Leadership Development in the Principal Pipeline |
| title_fullStr | An Exploratory Study of Simulations for Leadership Development in the Principal Pipeline |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Exploratory Study of Simulations for Leadership Development in the Principal Pipeline |
| title_short | An Exploratory Study of Simulations for Leadership Development in the Principal Pipeline |
| title_sort | exploratory study of simulations for leadership development in the principal pipeline |
| topic | simulations education leadership preparation principal pipeline leader development university–district partnership |
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