Role of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Curriculum Management in Colleges of Education in Ghana: The Nexus of Educational Leadership

Abstract

This study explored the relationship between the emotional intelligence (EI) of leaders in Colleges of Education in Ghana and curriculum management. An explanatory sequential mixed method was used. The population of the study comprised principals and teaching staff. From this population, a sample of 350 respondents was selected through multi-stage sampling for the study. Data were collected through a questionnaire, focused group discussion, and semi-structured interviews. The partial least-squares path modelling was used to elucidate the relationships. A path coefficient of 0.156 highlights that higher EI in leaders enhances the effectiveness of both curriculum implementation and management practices. The study concluded that educational leaders with high levels of EI can successfully manage the curriculum within Ghana's colleges of education. The study recommends the incorporation of mentorship and reflective practices of EI in leadership training programs for educational leaders.

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emotional intelligence educational leadership curriculum management higher education

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