Data-Driven Decision-Making in Educational Leadership: A Systematic Literature Review (2019-2023)
Goh Kok Ming · Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS) · 2024
Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM) has emerged as a key focus in educational research and practices, gaining attention globally, including in Malaysia, where it is being used to refine educational strategies and policies.Despite its importance, the implementation of DDDM in schools frequently requires attention and improvement.However, the understanding of the implementation of DDDM needed to be clarified.The gap between theory and practice highlights the necessity of improving the decision-making skills of school leaders.Therefore, this study aimed to explore the DDDM in educational leadership and identify its challenges and strategies.This study employed the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method on the existing literature from 2019-2023.A total of 13 articles were selected and analyzed to answer the research questions.The study found that successful implementation requires strong leadership, professional development, and a commitment to data literacy to ensure that data is used effectively and ethically to improve educational outcomes.The findings of this study pave the focus of future research directions.In conclusion, DDDM holds great promise for transforming school leadership and improvement.