Impact of deans' leadership on the development of teaching competencies in universities in inner mongolia, china

Abstract

This study examines the influence of deans’ distributed leadership (DL) on lecturers’ teaching competencies in Inner Mongolia universities (IMU), China. Data were collected from 194 lecturers through an online survey using validated instruments. Results demonstrate that deans’ DL significantly enhances lecturers’ teaching competencies, particularly through effective leadership practices. However, the overall level of deans’ DL is below average, with mission, vision, and goals requiring significant improvement. Lecturers’ teaching competencies are slightly above average, indicating considerable potential for enhancement. The study concludes that strengthening deans’ DL, especially in relation to specific leadership practices, is essential for improving lecturers' teaching competencies and educational quality in Inner Mongolian universities. Future research should explore the implementation of DL in diverse educational contexts and identify strategies for enhancing its effectiveness further.