This study was mainly concerned with the roles of school heads, that is, to assess how the execution of the roles of school heads affects students’ academic performance in community secondary schools. The aim was to identify administrative roles of school heads and to evaluate the supervision of the teaching process. The study therefore, was carried out to fill the gap that exists in education context especially on the roles of the schools managers and heads in relation to the students’ academic performance in secondary schools. The study will increase awareness of the problem by showing suggestions on how to improve teaching and learning in secondary schools. The study will help young academicians in the field of education by finding research gaps and conducting more researches in the field of education.
The results of the findings reported in this paper have reached the verdict that these strategies are not effective. A short recap is necessary to qualify the result reached. There were also inconsistencies in instructional supervision by the school head and uncoordinated guidance and counseling practices in the school. Although guidance and counseling was in place in the school, they were not well run due to lack of specialist teachers in the area of guidance and counseling. The recommendations of this study suggests improvements in these areas.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Abstract
- Background to the Study
- Objectives of the Study
- Main Objective
- Specific Objectives
- Research Questions
- Significance of the Study
- Literature Review
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this study was to assess how school heads' roles affect students' academic performance in community secondary schools. This involved identifying administrative roles of school heads and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching process supervision.
- The relationship between school management and student academic performance.
- The role of school heads in enhancing student academic performance.
- The effectiveness of teaching process supervision in improving academic outcomes.
- The impact of school resources and teacher quality on student achievement.
- Strategies for improving teaching and learning in secondary schools.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the study by presenting an abstract that outlines the study's focus on the impact of school heads' roles on students' academic performance. It highlights the aim to identify administrative roles and evaluate teaching process supervision, emphasizing the need to address existing gaps in understanding school management's influence on student outcomes. The chapter also details the study's objectives and research questions, focusing on how administrative roles and teaching supervision contribute to academic performance. Finally, it emphasizes the study's significance in raising awareness, offering improvement suggestions, and guiding future research in education.
Literature Review: This chapter reviews existing literature on the relationship between school-based strategies and student academic performance. It presents a range of findings, highlighting the impact of teacher-student interaction, strong school communities, and effective school management on student outcomes. The chapter explores the importance of school leadership in improving the quality of education, citing examples from various countries including South Africa, Senegal, and Tanzania. It further discusses the role of efficient time use, teacher quality, evaluation practices, and the impact of low expectations on student achievement. The review also incorporates research on head teachers' roles in quality assurance, staff appraisal, and community relations, drawing on studies that highlight the importance of creating a positive and supportive school environment to enhance student success.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Management, academic performance, secondary schools, school heads, teaching process supervision, school resources, teacher quality, student achievement, educational quality.
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The main objective is to assess how school heads' roles affect students' academic performance in community secondary schools. This involves identifying the administrative roles of school heads and evaluating the effectiveness of their teaching process supervision.
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Key themes include the relationship between school management and student academic performance; the role of school heads in enhancing student academic performance; the effectiveness of teaching process supervision in improving academic outcomes; the impact of school resources and teacher quality on student achievement; and strategies for improving teaching and learning in secondary schools.
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The Introduction sets the stage for the study, presenting an abstract outlining the study's focus. It details the study's objectives and research questions, emphasizing how administrative roles and teaching supervision contribute to academic performance. It also highlights the study's significance in raising awareness and guiding future research.
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The Literature Review examines existing research on the relationship between school-based strategies and student academic performance. It explores the impact of teacher-student interaction, strong school communities, effective school management, school leadership, efficient time use, teacher quality, evaluation practices, and the impact of low expectations on student achievement. The review also discusses head teachers' roles in quality assurance, staff appraisal, and community relations.
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- Peter Shang'wet (Author), 2020, School Management and Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools. A Case of Selected Secondary School in Iringa Region, Tanzania, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1132951
