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    Leadership Effectiveness of Secondary School Principals in North Shoa Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2012-06-01) Alemayehu Tilahun; Ayalew Shibeshi
    The main purpose of this study was to assess the leadership effectiveness of secondary school principals in North Shoa Zone. The study was guided by the following foul' basic questions. To what extent do secondary school principals carry out principal leadership roles? To what extent do school principals implement the necessary leadership skills? Which leadership style is highly emphasized by the school principal? What are the schools' factors that hamper the effectiveness of secondary school principals? In order to meet the objectives of the study descriptive survey method was employed. Seven sample schools were selected for this study. A total of 150 teachers and 52 educational leaders were primary sources of the data. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. Statistical tools like percentage, mean value, standard deviation and t-test were used to analyze the data. The finding of the study revealed that principals were found to be effective in taking part in staff development and in evaluating instructional activities .However, principals showed lower perormance in teaching and learning activities,taking part in improving curriculum and encouraging teachers in conducting action research. It was also identified that, most principals were found at supporting moderate performance level in implementing leadership skills. Furthermore, the behavior of most principals leaders were more focused on directive leadership style. Moreover, lack of training in school leadership , lack of commitment, lack of knowledge base and lack of self confidence were found to be major barriers that hinder the effectiveness of principals. Based on the findings it was recommended that, the principals need to work more in supporting teaching and learning activities, taking part in improving the curriculum, encouraging teachers in conducting action research, evaluating the strength and weakness of the school, identifying the need of teachers and dealing with business sectors and NGOs by coordinating and delegating the activities to vice-principals,department heads and teachers. The REB, ZED and WEO would facilitate training in educational leadership and management. The school leaders need to pay due attention and devote their time, resource and energy to make staff development and research works a reality at the school level