Análisis del factor liderazgo de las autoridades de una Unidad Educativa de la ciudad de Cuenca, provincia del Azuay durante el año lectivo 2016-2017 y su impacto en las dimensiones del desempeño profesional educativo

Abstract

The research topic is the study of the leadership factor of institutional managers, the general objective is to analyze the leadership factor of the authorities of the Miguel Merchán Ochoa Educational Unit from data of students and teachers, morning section, high school level, school year 2016-2017 through a profile study and skills in the different dimensions of their educational professional performance.

A sample of 33 teachers, 142 students and 9 institutional authorities was considered, applying the descriptive, analytical-synthetic, hermeneutical and statistical methods. Through research techniques: direct observation, survey, interview, reading and elaboration of graphic organizers; through the application of the instruments: questionnaires for teachers and students, interview guide to institutional authorities and observation sheet.

It is concluded that the institution has pedagogical leadership appropriate to the current context, although weaknesses have been found, the strengths presented constitute solid bases that allow work aimed at fulfilling the educational service. In the document review it is appreciated that the leadership of the authorities has allowed mechanisms for sustainable and efficient management to exist.