Innovation in Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

Innovation in Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

The Role of Instructional Leadership in Redesigning the Learning Environment: Transitioning from Physical Space Management to Learning Ecosystem Leadership

Document Type : Original Article

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Department of Educational Sciences, Chalous Branch, Islamic Azad University, Chalous, Iran
Abstract
Rapid technological developments, the expansion of digital learning, and changing expectations of new generations of learners have fundamentally transformed traditional learning environments and the roles of school leaders. The present study aims to explain the role of educational leadership in redesigning learning environments and to examine the transition from physical space management to learning ecosystem leadership. This study employed a qualitative, analytical-promotional approach based on a narrative review of scientific literature published between 2020 and 2026, and the collected data were analyzed through qualitative content analysis. The findings indicate that schools are no longer merely physical settings for knowledge transmission; rather, they function as dynamic learning ecosystems involving teachers, students, families, technology, and local communities. Effective educational leaders focus not only on managing physical resources but also on fostering a learning culture, strengthening collaboration, empowering teachers, and building connections among stakeholders. Accordingly, the Iranian educational system needs to redefine the role of school principals as leaders of learning ecosystems in order to respond effectively to the challenges of the digital age.
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