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Ahmadi S M, Khalkhali A, Kazempour E. (2025). Educational Leadership Through the Mirror of Time: From Historical Roots to Contemporary Perspectives. SELMJ. 1(4), 71-85.
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Associate Professor, Department of Educational Management, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
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Educational leadership, as a multifaceted discipline, has undergone profound transformations from the early 20th century to the digital age. This study, employing a systematic review approach, examines the theoretical and practical evolution of the field across four key periods: the classical era, emphasizing efficiency and bureaucracy; the humanistic turn of the 1970s and 1980s, focusing on culture and values; the critical, feminist, and postmodern theories of the 1980s and 1990s, addressing inequality and power; and contemporary interpretations centered on technology, globalization, and systemic complexities. The findings indicate that educational leadership has evolved from a practice-oriented concept into a social, cultural, and ethical endeavor, necessitating a redefinition of the role of administrators as facilitators of learning and network leaders. Challenges in implementing these approaches include a lack of technological infrastructure and localized research. This study suggests that the development of educational leadership requires investment in technology, the enhancement of indigenous research, and the promotion of a culture of collaboration and justice to steer educational systems toward innovative and inclusive learning environments.
Keywords: Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Theoretical Evolution, Digital Leadership, Localization, Systematic Review
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