Perceptions of school managers on the implementation of quality standards and indicators and their impact on the development of educational institutions

Abstract

School management plays a fundamental role in the development and improvement of educational institutions, being crucial in ensuring an environment conducive to student learning and growth. In the contemporary context, the implementation of quality standards and indicators (PIQ) has become a widespread practice, improving educational processes and raising the level of excellence in educational institutions. This research explores the perceptions of school managers at General Secondary School of Chinhamapere in the year 2023 in relation to the implementation of quality standards and indicators and their impact on the development of this educational institution. For the research, the case study method and the content analysis technique were used. The main results of the research show that the effectiveness of PIQ depends, to a large extent, on the understanding and engagement of school managers, who play a central role in the conduct and execution of educational policies. As we stated, most investors confirm the importance of quality standards in improving education, but face challenges in implementing them due to financial constraints and lack of resources. We saw that managers who integrated quality standards into their management practices noticed significant improvements in institutional performance and school community satisfaction.