Systematic Literature Review of Adaptive Leadership Practices in Technology Integration in Basic Education Schools

The review aimed to explore how school administrators exhibit adaptive leadership in navigating challenges, promoting collaboration, and demonstrating resilience towards their respective institutions through the use of technology-driven and innovative approaches. Using the PRISMA framework, a comprehensive literature review systematically identified, evaluated, and synthesized studies on adaptive leadership in secondary education, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and practical strategies for promoting innovation, continuity of learning, and long-term institutional sustainability. Trends that are increasingly volatile, unpredictable, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) have dramatically influenced the basic education landscape, as school administrators navigate rapid technological changes, shifting regulations, and unexpected emergencies. The findings revealed that adaptive leadership played a crucial role in enabling school leaders to respond efficiently to uncertainties. School administrators who embraced flexibility, applied strategic foresight, and integrated technology positioned themselves to sustain quality education and resilient leadership. Furthermore, the review also emphasized the importance of cultivating a culture of collaboration and innovation to enhance institutional responsiveness and operations. Thus, the review demonstrated that adaptive leadership enabled schools to thrive in a VUCA world, highlighting the need for future studies to explore additional strategies that further strengthen innovation, resilience, and long-term success in technology-enabled educational contexts.