Harmony in Education: Unleashing Collective Potentials Through Collaborative Leadership in Delta

  • Nwaham Caroline Obioma PhD
  • Nwadiokwu Christina Nwakaegho PhD
  • Clara Dumebi Moemeke PhD
Keywords: Harmony, education, leadership, collaborative leadership.

Abstract

Education has a transforming power that influences both individuals and communities. The idea of maintaining harmony in education has been more popular recently, placing emphasis on the requirement for coordinated efforts by teachers, students, parents, and the larger community. This paper looks at the value of a harmonious education in releasing a group's potential through group leadership. There is discussion of the elements that support educational concord. In-depth discussion is given on the value of embracing inclusion, encouraging free speech, and cultivating empathy and compassion within the educational ecosystem. Furthermore, the significance of a supportive school climate, student agency, and teacher collaboration in creating peaceful learning environments is emphasized. There are some suggestions made on how educational institutions might actively foster a peaceful learning atmosphere. Recommendations for educational institutions to actively promote a harmonious learning environment are highlighted. Among which are, advocate for the integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, strengthening parent-teacher partnerships, and creating support systems for students' well-being. The paper also emphasizes the significance of continuous improvement and conflict resolution training to sustain harmony in educational settings.

Author Biographies

Nwaham Caroline Obioma PhD

Department Of Educational Foundations
Faculty of Education
University of Delta, Agbor
Tel.: +2348037452333
drcaroline.nwaham@gmail.com

Nwadiokwu Christina Nwakaegho PhD

Department of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Education
University of Delta, Agbor, Delta State
Tel.: +2348037363347
christiana.nwadiokwu@unidel.edu.ng

Clara Dumebi Moemeke PhD

Department of Science Education
Faculty of Eucation
Unuversity of Delta Agbor, Delta State
Tel.: +2348037438405
Clara.moemeke@unidel.edu.uk

Published
2024-03-06