Systematic Review on the Impact of Instructional Leadership on Implementing Teachers' Continuous Professional Development Program in Tanzania: A Case Study of Primary Schools in Mkuranga District
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This study investigates the role of instructional leadership in implementing and succeeding Teachers' Continuous Professional Development (TCPD) programs in primary schools within Tanzania's Mkuranga District. Through a systematic literature review, the research underscores the critical importance of instructional leadership in shaping educational quality and student outcomes. The data was collected systematically from databases such as Scopus, Google Scholar, Research Gate, and PubMed were selected due to their extensive collections of peer-reviewed journals, articles, and conference papers. This review synthesizes findings from 18 selected articles published between 2010 and 2024, focusing on administrators' and teachers' perceptions of instructional leadership, its influence on TCPD program implementation, challenges faced by administrators, and strategies for improving instructional leadership in primary schools. The review reveals that effective instructional leaders articulate a clear vision for educational improvement, align professional development with school goals, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Despite the recognized benefits, challenges such as inadequate funding, resistance to change, and administrative turnover hinder TCPD implementation. The study offers strategic recommendations, including targeted training for leaders, professional learning communities, resource allocation, monitoring and evaluation, and community engagement, to enhance instructional leadership and TCPD effectiveness
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