Prospect of ethical decision-making practices in community schools

ABSTRACT

This ethnographic study provides a rich portrait of Head Teachers’ (HT) ethical decision- making practices for motivating subordinates and enabling the overall performance of Nepali community schools. Data were generated from in-depth interviews, observations, reflective writings and facts/figures from three community schools and their stakeholders. The finding of the study shows that HTs differ in ethical decision-making practices. In schools’ context, differences are visible based on knowledge, volition, and action. Consequently, their ethical sensitivity, determination, and level of engagement/participation are reflected in day-to-day practices of school leadership. On many occasions, the ethical decision-making practices reveal the existing facts of the literature, and HTs confront the dilemma to select the best alternatives for enhancing sound academic performance within community schools.

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Notes on contributors

Yadap Chandra Neupane

Yadap Chandra Neupane is Director at Nepal Mega College, Kathmandu, Nepal

Prakash C. Bhattarai

Prakash C. Bhattarai is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean- Research and External Affairs at Kathmandu University School of Education, Hattiban, Lalitpur, Nepal

Charles L. Lowery

Charles L. Lowery is an Associate Professor, School of Education, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA, USA