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Psychological Assessment Tools for Educational Leaders

by Olivia Brown 1,*
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JOPEM  2022 4(1):28; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jopem.20220422
Received: 18 February 2022 / Accepted: 24 March 2022 / Published Online: 22 April 2022
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Abstract

This paper explores the importance of psychological assessment tools in the realm of educational leadership. It begins by outlining the role of educational leaders in shaping the learning environment and fostering student development. The need for effective psychological assessments is then discussed, emphasizing their value in understanding individual student needs, addressing behavioral issues, and promoting inclusive educational practices. The paper delves into various psychological assessment tools commonly used by educational leaders, such as the Rokeach Personality Scale, the Strong Interest Inventory, and the Myer-Briggs Type Indicator. It evaluates these tools in terms of their reliability, validity, and practicality in educational settings. Additionally, the ethical considerations surrounding the use of psychological assessments in schools are addressed, including issues of confidentiality, bias, and informed consent. The paper concludes with recommendations for educational leaders on how to effectively utilize psychological assessment tools to enhance their practice and better support students' academic and personal growth.

Keywords: Psychological Assessment Tools; Educational Leadership; Student Development; Psychological Tests; Ethical Considerations.;
Copyright: © 2022 by Brown. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Brown, O. (2022). Psychological Assessment Tools for Educational Leaders. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 4(1), 28. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220422
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Brown, O. Psychological Assessment Tools for Educational Leaders. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2022, 4, 28. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220422
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Brown O. Psychological Assessment Tools for Educational Leaders. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2022, 4(1):28. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220422
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Brown, Olivia 2022. "Psychological Assessment Tools for Educational Leaders" Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management 4, no.1:28. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220422

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Brown, O. Psychological Assessment Tools for Educational Leaders. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2022, 4, 28. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220422
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Brown O. Psychological Assessment Tools for Educational Leaders. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2022, 4(1):28. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220422
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Brown, Olivia 2022. "Psychological Assessment Tools for Educational Leaders" Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management 4, no.1:28. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220422
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Brown, O. (2022). Psychological Assessment Tools for Educational Leaders. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 4(1), 28. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220422

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