The Role of Modern Educational Administrators in Strategically Developing Educational Cooperation Networks
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This article aimed to present key strategies that modern educational administrators could adopt to successfully establish and manage educational collaboration networks. The study reviewed relevant concepts and theories regarding the development of educational collaboration networks, including their definitions, types, network management approaches, community and stakeholder participation, and fundamental management principles. It further analyzed the multifaceted roles of modern educational administrators as initiators, strategic direction setters, coordinators and relationship builders, supporters and facilitators, change leaders and inspirers, promoters of participation and empowerment, and monitors and evaluators. The findings indicated that administrators needed to implement essential strategies for building successful networks, including: 1) analyzing the environment and setting clear directions, 2) fostering partnerships and stakeholder engagement, 3) managing networks effectively, 4) strengthening relationships and communication, 5) conducting monitoring, evaluation, and continuous learning, and 6) ensuring network sustainability. In conclusion, a thorough understanding of these roles and the application of appropriate strategies, coupled with awareness of potential challenges, enabled modern educational administrators to enhance the quality of education in a sustainable manner.
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