Towards transformative educational supervision

Redefinitions in times of change

Authors

Keywords:

pedagogical accompaniment, ethics of supervision, shared leadership, educational supervision, human supervision

Abstract

This argumentative essay was oriented toward reflecting on the redefinitions that shape transformative educational supervision in contexts of change. To accomplish this, aspects related to educational leadership with a human face, ethical and institutional support for the path of pedagogical guidance, and the construction of shared leadership for innovation were theoretically developed. Methodologically, a critical documentary review of various articles was conducted, implementing the indexing technique and searching academic databases such as SpringerLink / Scopus / Web of Science, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and the Center for Economic Research and Teaching (CIDE), using specific and combined keywords such as: educational supervision, supervisor leadership, pedagogical support, and ethics of educational supervision. The conclusions highlight that transformative educational supervision demands ethical, relational, and collaborative redefinitions, where shared leadership and a more humane pedagogical support constitute essential pillars in the face of the contemporary challenges of educational change.

Author Biography

Mirian del Carmen Flores Torres, Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador (UPEL). Barquisimeto, Venezuela

Profesora de comercio. MSc. en Gerencia Educacional. TSU en Administración Mención Mercadotecnia. Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador (UPEL). Barquisimeto, Venezuela.

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Published

2025-12-15

How to Cite

Flores Torres, M. del C. (2025). Towards transformative educational supervision: Redefinitions in times of change. Revista En Prospectiva | Universidad Yacambú, 6(2), 77–85. Retrieved from https://revista.uny.edu.ve/ojs/index.php/en-prospectiva/article/view/678