Metaphorical approximation of the exercise of the management function ; Aproximación metafórica del ejercicio de la función directiva
Summary of metaphors makes it possible to describe implicit practices of the management function in complex contexts not covered by education legislation and policies such as Spain. Thus, the purpose of this research was to identify roles performed by school leaders in relation to the functions performed by managers in cities such as Zaragoza (Spain). This was done using a qualitative approach, applying multi-case design, supported by techniques such as non-participating observation, desk analysis, in-depth interviews and focus groups. Among the results emerging roles taken on by managers in order to meet the specific needs of the student, directly and indirectly influencing the way in which the management function is exercised in an educational institution. The study was carried out without claiming to be representative of the various schools in similar contexts to the three cases analysed. However, understanding the structure of the exercise of the management function allows the reader to be able to extrapolate to other almost similar situations, since the essence is not to generalise but to describe what happens in the scenario, to understand it, to understand it and finally to discover it. It is therefore an invitation to reflect on the implications of exercising the function in socially adverse contexts. ; Resumen Las metáforas permiten describir prácticas implícitas de la función directiva en contextos complejos no contemplados en la normativa y políticas educativas como es el caso de España. Es así que, el propósito de esta investigación fue develar roles que desempeñan los directores de centros educativos en relación con las funciones que ejercen los directivos en ciudades como Zaragoza (España). Para ello, se utilizó un enfoque cualitativo, aplicando el diseño de caso múltiple, apoyados en técnicas como la observación no participante, análisis documental, entrevistas a profundidad y grupos de discusión. Entre los resultados emergen roles que asumen las personas directoras para responder a las ...