The Influence of Head Teachers on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Kisarawe District, Coast Region

Ng’umbi, Ernest P. (2020) The Influence of Head Teachers on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Kisarawe District, Coast Region. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

PDF Download (1MB)

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of head teachers on the primary school pupils’ academic performance in Kisarawe district. The objectives of the study were to identify the leadership practices and styles used by head teachers, establish the influence of head teachers' leadership practices on teachers' job satisfaction and head teachers' role in administration of teaching and learning resources in primary schools in Kisarawe district. The researcher used descriptive survey design to assess the influence of head teachers’ leadership practices on pupils’ academic performance in Kisarawe District. It was found that teachers were moderately in agreement with leadership style practices by head teachers and they were somewhat satisfied with their profession and somewhat agreed that different ways in which the leader practiced influence performance. Autocratic leadership style was most applied in primary schools. It was revealed that most teachers were satisfied with their present teaching position. It was concluded that teachers were already conversant with their head teachers’ leadership practices and styles in their respective schools. In addition, there is influence and relationship between

Actions (login required)

View Item