Perception of School Teachers towards Leadership of Female Directors: a Case Study of Three Secondary Schools of Sude Woreda, Arsi Zone
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2016-11
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Addis Ababa Univerisity
Abstract
The problem of this qualitative study is to assess teacher perceptions of the leadership
practices of female principals. The focus of this study was at the secondary school level.
The data were collected from the teachers about their perceptions regarding the female
principals with whom they work. This qualitative study was conducted by interviewing
ten teachers, two woreda educational experts, three school leaders and Three Focus
Group Discussion with 6-10 members in selected secondary schools of Sude woreda,
Oromia Regional state of Ethiopia. The teachers were interviewed to understand their
perceptions of effective leadership practices exhibited by female principals. During the
data analysis, seven constructs were identified after examining and coding the data for
related themes. These constructs were: vision, student growth, staff development,
organization, communication, caring, and community. In addition to the themes,
participants shared perceptions of challenges, benefits, and effective leadership
characteristics of female principals. Based on the research the following conclusions
were drawn. Teachers want to have clear expectations, organization, and follow through
in the school environment. This could be accomplished through clear communication and
expectations by the principal. Teachers would also like a caring work environment that is
created by a principal who listens, respects, and understands others. Each teacher has a
variety of different responsibilities and they would like acknowledged. Most of the
teachers want a school vision that is focused on providing a productive learning
environment for all the students.
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Leadership of Female Directors