The purpose of this study is to investigate the challenges and prospects of postgraduate diplomata in school leadership training at Dilla and Haramaya Universities, Ethiopia.
A mixed research method is employed to conduct the study. Accordingly, descriptive survey research design is applied. Concerning to the samples of the study, 80 school leader trainees were selected trough simple random sampling technique. Moreover, 22 instructors of the PGDSL ((Postgraduate Diploma of School Leadership) training, 2 college of education deans and 2 PGDSL program coordinators of the sampled universities were selected using availability sampling technique. A questionnaire, interview and documents were used as data gathering tools for the study.
The findings of the study reveal that the PGDSL program is less effective in preparing school principals who pursue for their professional development, for administrative leadership and for instructional leadership. Lack of awareness among stakeholders, low motivation of the trainees, less quality of teaching-learning materials, less benefit after graduation, less support provision of the program from training universities and ministry of education were among the challenges in offering the training. Creating awareness among stakeholders about the program; relating PGDSL training with incentives; inviting scholars to review the training modules; and reconsidering the relevance of the program were recommended.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Table of Figures
- 1. Background of the study
- 1.1 Statement of the problem
- 1.2 Objectives of the Study
- 1.3 Significance of the study
- 2. Review Literatur
- 2.1 Basic concepts of School leadership
- 2.2 Developing School Leadership Skills
- 2.3 Successful School Leadership Training
- 2.4 The Postgraduate diploma in school leadership
- 2.5 Challenges of post graduate diploma in school leadership training.
- 3. Research Design and Methodology
- 3.1 Research Methodology.
- 3.2 Sample and Sampling Technique
- 3.3 Data gathering tools
- 3.3.1 Questionnaire.
- 3.3.2 Interview
- 3.3.3 Documents
- 3.4 Methods of data analysis.
- 4. Results and Discussion
- 5. Conclusion
- 6. Recommendation
- Acknowledgements
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study investigates the challenges and prospects of the postgraduate diploma in school leadership (PGDSL) training program at Dilla and Haramaya Universities in Ethiopia. The research aims to assess the effectiveness of the program in preparing school principals for administrative and instructional leadership, identifying challenges faced by trainees, instructors, and universities, and proposing solutions to improve the program's effectiveness.
- Effectiveness of PGDSL training in equipping school leaders with administrative and instructional skills.
- Challenges encountered in delivering the PGDSL program, including lack of awareness, low motivation, and limited resources.
- The impact of the PGDSL program on the professional development of school principals.
- Recommendations for improving the PGDSL training program and addressing identified challenges.
- The importance of effective school leadership in achieving educational goals.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: Background of the study introduces the concept of school leadership, its importance in achieving educational goals, and the need for professional development of school leaders. The chapter highlights the context of education in Ethiopia and the emphasis on improving school leadership practices.
Chapter 2: Review Literatur explores key concepts related to school leadership, including the development of leadership skills, successful leadership training models, and the role of the postgraduate diploma in school leadership. This chapter also examines challenges associated with postgraduate diploma programs in school leadership training.
Chapter 3: Research Design and Methodology outlines the research approach employed in the study, including the research design, sample selection, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques. The chapter provides details on the questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis used to gather information.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this study include postgraduate diploma, school leadership, training, challenges, prospects, Ethiopia, Dilla University, Haramaya University, effectiveness, professional development, administrative leadership, instructional leadership, and educational goals.
- Citar trabajo
- Tigist Metaferia (Autor), 2016, Challenges and Prospects of PGDSL Training in Ethiopia. The Case of Dilla and Harayama Universites, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/506337
