THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP STYLE AND TEACHER JOB PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT
The study investigated principal leadership style on teachers’ job performance in secondary schools in Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The study also explored if there existed any significant difference between principals’ leadership styles and teachers’ job performance. Review of literature was done.
The study used a descriptive survey research. The choice of a descriptive survey method is borne out of the fact this method focuses on people and their attributes which will help the researcher to understand and explain principal leadership style on teachers’ job performance in secondary schools in Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State. To achieve this, the researcher has used a survey questionnaires. The population consisted for this study comprises of fifteen (15) principals and 150 teachers in public secondary schools in Ekiti State as obtained from the Department of Statistics and Planning Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Ekiti State, Ado Ekiti. Fifteen principals and one hundred and fifty teachers were randomly selected as sampled for this study. Proportional sampling techniques was used to select the principals and teachers i.e ratio 1:10
Results shows that democratic style of leadership build consensus through participation but these leaders also expect a higher level of excellence and self-direction. From my findings, it was observed that these leaders have time to listen and share ideas with their followers.
The study therefore concluded that the attitude or leaders style can influence both the teachers and leaners, respondents agreed that it allow reaction from teachers and student when they make decision, principal’s leadership styles influencing the attitude of teachers.
Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made; Principals should effectively make use of staff for joint decision-making in the school, Principals should be democratic in nature they should accept views or ideas of others in the school, Principals should use different motivational staff according to their competence and their level of commitment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE I
CERTIFICATION II
DEDICATION III
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IV
ABSTRACT VI
TABLE OF CONTENTS VIII
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 6
Purpose of the Study 7
Research Questions 7
Significance of the Study 8
Delimitation of the Study 9
Definition of Terms 9
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 11
Historical Background of Leadership Process 12
The Concept of Leadership Styles and Teacher Job Performance. 14
Concept of Teachers Job Performance 16
Types of Leadership Styles 19
Communication In Leadership Behaviour and Teachers
Job Performances 25
Involvement in Decision-Making and Teacher Performance 33
Quality of good leadership 40
Summary 48
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD
Research Design 50
Population 50
Sample and Sampling Techniques 51
Research Instrument 51
Validity of Instrument 52
Reliability of Instrument 52
Administration of the Instruments 52
Data Analysis 53
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Results
Test of Hypotheses
Discussion
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary
Conclusions
Recommendations
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
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ABSTRACT
The study investigated principal leadership style on teachers’ job performance in secondary schools in Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The study also explored if there existed any significant difference between principals’ leadership styles and teachers’ job performance. Review of literature was done.
The study used a descriptive survey research. The choice of a descriptive survey method is borne out of the fact this method focuses on people and their attributes which will help the researcher to understand and explain principal leadership style on teachers’ job performance in secondary schools in Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State. To achieve this, the researcher has used a survey questionnaires. The population consisted for this study comprises of fifteen (15) principals and 150 teachers in public secondary schools in Ekiti State as obtained from the Department of Statistics and Planning Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Ekiti State, Ado Ekiti. Fifteen principals and one hundred and fifty teachers were randomly selected as sampled for this study. Proportional sampling techniques was used to select the principals and teachers i.e ratio 1:10
Results shows that democratic style of leadership build consensus through participation but these leaders also expect a higher level of excellence and self-direction. From my findings, it was observed that these leaders have time to listen and share ideas with their followers.
The study therefore concluded that the attitude or leaders style can influence both the teachers and leaners, respondents agreed that it allow reaction from teachers and student when they make decision, principal’s leadership styles influencing the attitude of teachers.
Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made; Principals should effectively make use of staff for joint decision-making in the school, Principals should be democratic in nature they should accept views or ideas of others in the school, Principals should use different motivational staff according to their competence and their level of commitment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE I
CERTIFICATION II
DEDICATION III
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IV
ABSTRACT VI
TABLE OF CONTENTS VIII
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 6
Purpose of the Study 7
Research Questions 7
Significance of the Study 8
Delimitation of the Study 9
Definition of Terms 9
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 11
Historical Background of Leadership Process 12
The Concept of Leadership Styles and Teacher Job Performance. 14
Concept of Teachers Job Performance 16
Types of Leadership Styles 19
Communication In Leadership Behaviour and Teachers
Job Performances 25
Involvement in Decision-Making and Teacher Performance 33
Quality of good leadership 40
Summary 48
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD
Research Design 50
Population 50
Sample and Sampling Techniques 51
Research Instrument 51
Validity of Instrument 52
Reliability of Instrument 52
Administration of the Instruments 52
Data Analysis 53
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Results
Test of Hypotheses
Discussion
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary
Conclusions
Recommendations
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
The post THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP STYLE AND TEACHER JOB PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS appeared first on TY Computer Institute.
