A study was done on the Impact of Leadership Styles on Academic Performance In Selected Secondary Schools and aim of the study was to find out the Impact of Leadership Styles on Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of leadership style on the secondary schools heads on their academic performance in selected secondary in Arusha city council.
Theoretical framework was grouped on the types of leadership and the academic performance; the study used survey design assessing the impact of leadership style on academic performance in secondary schools in Arusha City Council. It involved seventy (70) respondents in selected secondary schools in Arusha City.
Empirical data was collected using questionnaires and SPSS was used as a tool to analyze data. The findings indicated that, there is significance relationship between leadership style and the academic performance.
The findings further indicated that, the types of leadership style used in selected secondary used in secondary school was participative and encourage relationship among the teachers, The study discovered that teachers are involved in decision making. There was positive impact of participatory leadership style of school heads that dominates the area on the academic performance in selected secondary Arusha City Council.
In the light of this study it is recommended that the authorities are responsible for making educational policies and design to provide training and development programmes to head of schools to serve as reference policy decision on leadership.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ABSTRACT
- CHAPTER ONE
- INTRODUCTION
- Background of the study
- Statement of the problem
- Objectives of the study
- General Objective
- Specific Objectives
- Research Questions
- Research Hypothesis
- Theoretical Frame work
- Leadership theories
- The Great man theory
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- RESEARCH FINDINGS, INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSSION
- SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research investigates the impact of leadership styles employed by secondary school heads on academic performance in selected secondary schools in Arusha City Council, Tanzania. The study aims to identify the types of leadership styles utilized, determine the level of teacher involvement in decision-making, and analyze the relationship between leadership styles and academic outcomes.
- Leadership styles in secondary schools
- Teacher involvement in decision-making
- Impact of leadership styles on academic performance
- Relationship between leadership style and academic outcomes
- Importance of leadership training and development
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The study begins with an introduction outlining the background of the research and the problem being addressed. The objectives and research questions are clearly stated, and a theoretical framework based on leadership theories is presented.
The literature review section provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on leadership styles and their impact on academic performance. The study utilizes a survey design to gather data on leadership styles and teacher involvement in decision-making. The research methodology details the data collection and analysis techniques used in the study.
The research findings, interpretation, and discussion section analyzes the collected data to determine the relationship between leadership styles and academic performance in the selected secondary schools. The findings reveal insights into the effectiveness of different leadership styles in influencing student outcomes.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this research include leadership styles, academic performance, secondary schools, teacher involvement, decision-making, Arusha City Council, Tanzania. The study explores the link between leadership practices and educational outcomes, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership in enhancing academic performance.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Philip Eric Akech (Author), 2016, The impact of leadership styles on academic performance in selected secondary school in Arusha City Council, Tanzania, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/374592
