INFLUENCE OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES ON ADMINISTRATIVE ACHIEVEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF ZHANGQIU NO.4 MIDDLE SCHOOL

Abstract

This study investigates the influence innovative educational practices have on educational institutions achieving administrative achievement using Zhangqiu No.4 Middle School as a primary case study. In enhancing institutional performance in today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, aspects of curriculum innovation, instructional transformation, course modernization, reform of assessment modules and innovation in management are integral innovation strategies. The research specifically evaluates how resource allocation, adaptability, instructional integration and student learning outcomes are enhanced based on these 5 dimensions and a school's administrative framework. Data was collected using a quantitative method which looked at gathering information using a questionnaire from 396 teachers and staff across three sub district schools. To ensure accurate representation, stratified sampling was applied along with descriptive measures and multiple regression for statistical analysis to evaluate the strength of relationships between variables. The results indicate that innovative practices receive high levels of implementation with a wide consensus achieved. Furthermore, the analysis verified that the implementation of these dimensions positively affected administrative results. This study provides evidence regarding the strategic use of innovation in educational settings based on the 5 dimensions mentioned can inherently improve overall academic performance. Additionally, the study also highlights how crucial it is for such institutions to implement innovation as a central component of their academic management strategies, especially given today’s landscape that calls for the need to be adaptable and to modernize teaching. For educational administrators and more, the findings provide useful insights on how to strengthen administrative frameworks to enhance academic performance and results.