امیر علی اصغری

Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop an educational leadership model based on the teachings of Islam. Methodology: The present study was fundamentally-applied and in terms of data collection method, it was a mixed (qualitative-quantitative) exploratory research. The statistical population in the qualitative part of the research was Islamic experts who using purposive sampling method, 12 people were selected as the sample size. In the quantitative part, the statistical population included all principals and deputies of non-governmental schools in Tehran, of which 281 were selected using stepwise cluster random sampling and Cochran’s formula. Data were collected by two methods: information was collected by referring to the Quran, Nahj al-Balaghah, Imam Sajjad’s treatise on law and sufficient principles) and field (researcher-made questionnaire). The validity and reliability of the instrument were evaluated and confirmed in two parts: quantitative and qualitative. The collected data were analyzed in the qualitative part by meta-combined method using MAXQDA coding software and in the quantitative part by confirmatory factor analysis using Lisrel-V8.8 software. Findings: The results showed that among 112 indicators, three dimensions and twelve components are involved in developing a model of educational leadership based on the teachings of Islam, which are: the dimension of religiosity with the components of religiosity and divine help; The dimension of self-balance: the components of self-discipline, wonder-breaking and dignity-enhancing; The dimension of labor relations: components of organizational leadership, responsibility, trust building, heart writing, tolerance, participation, and central justice. Conclusion: The findings also showed that the model had a good fit.