Leadership Perspectives
(A Qualitative Analysis of Islamic School Principals in Gambia and Burkina Faso)
الملخص
Islam is the most widespread religion in the world, and Islamic teachings emphasize the importance of seeking knowledge. As a result, Muslims are eager to provide educational opportunities for their children. Islamic schools in countries such as West Africa continue this tradition in modern times. This study aimed to explore the experiences and obstacles encountered by Islamic school leaders in The Gambia and Burkina Faso. It used a qualitative approach, specifically a case study methodology. Five principals from The Gambia participated in the first case study, while three principals from Burkina Faso participated in the second case study.The study revealed several significant findings. It showed that both countries' Islamic schools achieve better educational outcomes than public schools. Additionally, Islamic schools need more support related to funding and low teacher salaries. Both countries also need stronger administrative staff in Islamic schools. Based on the results, the paper presented several recommendations to improve the situation of Islamic schools in The Gambia and Burkina Faso.
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الحقوق الفكرية (c) 2024 Dr. Saud G. Albeshir , Abdulelah abdullah Alruwaitea , Abdullah Suliman Alluhidan , Alagie Karamo suwareh , Karim Ouattara , Saeed Nasser Saeed Alqahtani
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