Leadership and Values in Language Education - Al Akhawayn ...

15Proceedings of the 27 th MATE Annual Conferenceabiding by the ethics of the profession, an EFL competent teacher is the one whoworks towards a continuous development of his/her profession.ConclusionTalking about leadership in education is tantamount to talking about competencyand professionalism in education. Indeed, leadership in education is the outcomeof the application of professional standards and educational competencies. It is acomposite of knowledge, skills, professional conduct, personal behaviour,professional and social roles, personal style, and character.On the other hand, leadership in education is not simply a matter of exhibiting thecharacteristics of a ‘leader’, but should aim at promoting leadership in students.Professional conduct and teaching behaviour are subsumed under educational,moral and ethical values. Leadership styles vary according to individuals and thecontext, hence developing and enhancing leadership qualities is a lifelongendeavour of the individual in his/her community.ReferencesEarle, R.S. (ed) , (2001). Standards for the Accreditation of Programs inEducational Communications and Instructional Technology. Brigham YoungUniversity, Bloomington, Indiana.Grace, G. ( 1993). On the Study of School Leadership: Beyond EducationManagement.British Journal of Educational Studies, Vol. 41, No. 4, pp. 353-365.Ministry of Education. (2007). Guidelines for English programmes.National council for accreditation of Teacher Education, (2001). Standards forProfessional Development Schools.National Commission for Education and Training (1999). the National Charterfor Education and Training.