Principals’ knowledge of school law in Kuwait: implications for professional development
International Journal of Educational Management
ISSN: 0951-354X
Article publication date: 29 October 2020
Issue publication date: 29 December 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine a principal's knowledge of school law in Kuwait. It further aims to examine the relationship between a principal's knowledge of school law and other variables.
Design/methodology/approach
The study employed a quantitative research paradigm. Data for this study, collected via survey, were collected from a sample of 369 public school principals.
Findings
Using descriptive and inferential statistical methods, the findings indicated that school principals have only limited knowledge about the legal rights of teachers and students. Furthermore, the results revealed a significant difference in knowledge of school law relative to a principal's gender, school level, years of experience, knowledge source and the number of completed school law training courses.
Practical implications
The implications for professional development programs which prepare all school leaders to serve the needs of students’ and teachers’ rights are included.
Originality/value
Studies showed that there is a lack of research regarding a principal's legal knowledge in the Arab countries. As such, this study examined a school principal's knowledge of school law in Kuwait and discussed the associated implications for principal professional development programs.
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Acknowledgements
This research was supported by Kuwait University Research Grant ZT01/18.Declaration of conflicting interests: The author declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research study, authorship and/or publication of this article.
Citation
Alazmi, A.A. (2021), "Principals’ knowledge of school law in Kuwait: implications for professional development", International Journal of Educational Management, Vol. 35 No. 1, pp. 283-296. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEM-06-2020-0315
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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