The Manifestation of Spirituality in Special Education Leaders

Abstract

The challenges of special education leadership require both inspiration and capacity. This qualitative study of a purposeful sample of members of a Midwestern special education professional organization explores how leaders in special education experience spirituality in their work—creating meaning, leading/supporting others, and coping with workplace demands. In response to internal and external struggles, analysis of interviews and journal entries shows spiritually inclined special education leaders cultivate a sense of gratitude, which flows into a cycle with trust. This choice leads to fulfilled feelings from enacting their values, rich collaboration, and success with integrating work into a balanced life. These findings suggest that prospective and current special education leaders can benefit from engaging in a spiritual perspective toward work.

Asosiasi Antara Spiritualitas, Agama, dan Manajemen dalam Lembaga Pendidikan Islam

“…mendefinisikan bahwa spirituality is a belief in God. Kemudian, Ahmad dan Khan28 menggabungkan spiritualitas dengan agama menjadi model spiritualitas Sebagian penelitian juga telah mengembangkannya dengan sistem norma dan nilai36 yang akan membimbing perilaku. Sehingga, dimensi spiritualitas atau religiusitas ini menjadi signifikan untuk perilaku organisasi dalam jurnal manajemen 37.…”