Manging conflicts has become a serious issue gloablly and promting school leaders to be proactive in this domain of their adminstrative tasks is deemd a step in the right direction. The study sought to find out how Head teachers are dealing with conflict issues as they emerge in their day to day administrative duties. In all ten (10) Head teachers, one hundred (100) Teachers and nine (9) Circuit Supervisors took part in the study. Questionnaires, interviews, and observations were instruments used for data collection. The studies showed that majority of primary school Head teachers have not received orientation on conflict management since their appointment into office. In addition, most Head teachers saw conflict situations as opportunities for growth and self-development, however, they held to the view that it should not be entertained in schools.
Further findings pointed to the fact that Head teachers seems to lacked knowledge on conflict management issues in the academic and professional context, yet the perceived shortcomings have not adversely affected their practical conflict management activities in school. Based on the results of the study, it is proposed that; prior to their appointment Head teachers should be given orientation and training in conflict management; that issues of conflict management should be highlighted in the mainstream educational administration and leadership in schools. Finally, it is recommended that the Education Offices should conduct periodic survey on the state of interpersonal relations in schools and inject into the system the needed interventions where applicable.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Objectives and Research Questions
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the conflict management practices of primary school headteachers in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of Ghana. The study explores the headteachers' knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards conflict management, examining their understanding of conflict situations, their awareness of conflict management techniques, and their approaches to resolving conflicts within the school environment.
- Conflict management practices of primary school headteachers in Ghana
- Headteachers' knowledge and skills in conflict management
- Headteachers' attitudes towards conflict situations
- The impact of conflict on school administration and management
- The need for training and support in conflict management for headteachers
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction
This chapter establishes the context for the study, defining the school as a formal organization and outlining the roles and responsibilities of headteachers in school administration. It explores the presence of informal activities within the formal organization and the potential for conflict arising from these informal interactions. The chapter highlights the importance of effective conflict management for the successful operation of schools.
Objectives and Research Questions
This chapter presents the objectives and research questions that guided the study. The study aimed to understand how headteachers deal with conflict situations in their schools, focusing on their knowledge and skills in conflict management. Three research questions were formulated to guide the data collection and analysis.
Methodology
This chapter details the methodology employed in the study, including the research design, sample selection, data collection instruments, and data analysis methods. The study utilized a descriptive research design, employing questionnaires, tests, interviews, and observations to gather data from headteachers, teachers, and circuit supervisors.
Results and Discussion
This chapter presents the findings of the study, analyzing the data collected from headteachers, teachers, and circuit supervisors. The results reveal the level of understanding headteachers have regarding conflict situations, their knowledge of conflict management techniques, and their attitudes towards conflict. The chapter discusses the implications of these findings for school administration and management.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this study include administrative tasks of headteachers, conflicts, conflict management, and school organization. The study explores the relationship between these concepts in the context of primary school administration in Ghana.
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- James Sunney Quaicoe (Author), 2010, Conflict Management Practices Of Basic School Headteachers In Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis In Ghana, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/295312
