EUROPEAN APPROACHES TO DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION LEADERS AND THEIR ADAPTATION FOR UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
management competency, preschool leadership, European models, pedagogical leadership, strategic management, inclusive education, digital governance, mentoring, psychological safety, innovation.Abstract
This article examines advanced European and Oceanian approaches to developing management competencies among preschool education leaders, focusing on practices from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and New Zealand. These systems emphasize pedagogical leadership, strategic planning, inclusive management, psychological safety, and digital governance. The study analyzes the structural mechanisms used to train and support directors in these countries and evaluates their applicability to Uzbekistan’s preschool sector. Recommendations are proposed for integrating relevant international practices into national policy, including competency-based leadership training, mentoring programs, digital management systems, and psychological safety frameworks to improve institutional quality and leadership effectiveness.
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