Practices and Challenges of Instructional Leadership in Government Secondary Schools in Gulelle Sub City Addis Ababa City Administration
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2024-07
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Addis Ababa University
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The main purpose of this study was to examine the practices and challenges of instructional leadership in government secondary school of Gullele sub city. To this end, the study employed descriptive survey design whereby both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used in the study. The study involved 183 teachers and 6 principals (both main and vice principals), 5 secondary school supervisors as the subjects of the study using simple random sampling and availability sampling respectively. The data were collected through questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. The data obtained through closed ended questionnaires were analyzed through mean, standard deviation and total, whereas those collected through open- ended questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis were analyzed thematically. It was also found that lack of knowledge and skills on the area, administrative work overload, lack of relevant timely and sufficient professional trainings, and shortage of necessary resources were the major challenges that negatively affected the effectiveness of instructional leaders in the study area. Based on the findings, it is recommended that much attention should be given to the students as they the country is implementing a new education policy. Provision of educational materials and hiring qualified teachers and school leaders is very important to acquire quality of education. Teachers as they are the motor of the education system, they should be pioneers in getting the proper attention in career development goals as an individual and also in general or the overall school goals.
Key Terms: Instructional Leadership, Challenge, Practices,
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Instructional Leadership, Challenge, Practices