Educational Management Strategies to Improve the Institutional Climate in an Educational Unit

Abstract

The main purpose of the research was to establish the effect of the application of educational management strategies on the strengthening of the educational climate in an educational unit in Ecuador during the year 2024, in coherence with SDG 4 of the 2030 Agenda, aimed at guaranteeing inclusive and quality education. The study was developed from a quantitative approach, of an applied nature, with a quasi-experimental design of pre-test and post-test with a single group. The sample consisted of 20 teachers selected through non-probabilistic census sampling. A Likert-type questionnaire validated by expert judgment was used for data collection, which achieved a Cronbach's alpha reliability index of 0.857. The statistical analysis was performed with the SPSS software. The findings showed significant changes: the "Good" level of the institutional climate increased from 20% to 50%, while the "Poor" level decreased from 35% to 15%. Likewise, substantial improvements were evidenced in dimensions such as communication, leadership and participation. In concalusion, the implementation of educational management strategies contributes significantly to the strengthening of the institutional teaching climate and the improvement of school organizational dynamics.