Practices of Principals' and Major Affecting Factors in Instructional Leadership in Secondary Schools of North Shoa Zone

Alema Yehu

dc.contributor.author	Alema Yehu
dc.date.accessioned	2017-08-24T04:09:54Z
dc.date.available	2017-08-24T04:09:54Z
dc.date.issued	2011-08-24
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/7807
dc.description	A THESIS PRESENTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL PRINCIP ALSHIP	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The study wa~ conducted to assess the current instructional leadership practices and hindering factors in secondary schools of North Shoa Zone. To meet the objectives of the study descriptive survey was employed. In the study ten secondary schools were selected using stratified sampling technique. Ten principals, ten assistant principals, eighty department heads were included as a respondent using comprehensive sampling technique and eighty six teachers were included as a respondent using simple random sampling technique. Data gathered through questionnaires were described quantitatively and interpreted in line with the available literature, whereas the data gathered through interviews, open-ended questionnaires and document review were described qualitatively to supplement the quantitative data. The result of the study revealed that the majority of the principals were not adequately equipped with the knowledge, techniques and skills in educational management in implementing the instructional leadership function. Similarly, with the exception of few schools, most of the schools faced problems in different barriers (personal, organizational and environmental) and as a result schools were not convenient for instructional process. Community and parent participation in school functions were found to be very low, while the schools were in acute shortage of recurrent budget and educational materials. To minimize some of the problems identified, it is r<;,qomme~ded that different responsible bodies need to show their professional and administrative commitment. At most, they should consider to allocating sufficient amount of recurrent budget and adequate material. On the other hand, schools need to focus on mission and vision attainment by setting high standards for excellence and getting commitment to achieve the envisioned goals by empowering teachers and encouraging students. Schools should create their own income sources by creating strong links and relationships with all expected stakeholders. Finally all stakeholders collaboratively could overcome the critical problems and achieve success in the improvement of schools' outcomes.	en_US
dc.subject	EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT	en_US
dc.title	Practices of Principals' and Major Affecting Factors in Instructional Leadership in Secondary Schools of North Shoa Zone	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US