Abstract
Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the principles of democratic management of innovative elementary schools. Methods For this purpose, qualitative data were collected and analyzed through participatory observation and Focus Group Interviews from Gwangju OO Elementary School and 14 teachers operating as an innovative school. and literature data (internal departments) of the school were also analyzed in parallel. Results The operating principles for creating a of democratic school culture in innovative elementary schools were found to be shared philosophy, autonomy and spontaneity, professional learning community, curriculum reorganization, and principal's leadership. Conclusions For the democratic management of innovative elementary schools, it is necessary for members to form a community by sharing the school philosophy, and to develop professionalism and reward through the formation of relationships between teachers. It is also necessary to ensure that a democratic school culture is formed through the professional leadership of the principal and the cooperation of teachers.
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