Factors Influencing Principal’s Instructional Leadership Performance in Governmental Primary Schools of Kolfe Keranyo Sub-city, Addis Ababa
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2018-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study was to assess the current status of principals’ instructional leadership performances and to investigate some of the factors that influence its provision in Primary schools of Kolfe Keranyo Sub-city in Addis Ababa. The study was conducted in 5 primary schools selected from among 27 schools of Kolfe Keranyo Sub-city by using a simple random sampling technique; a total of 124 respondents, 20 school principals, 94 teachers, 5 woreda education heads, 5 supervisors were used as subjects of the study by provide necessary research data. Questionnaire, interviews, FGD and observation were the instruments used for data collection. The data gathered were interpreted and analyzed by using descriptive statistical techniques: such as frequency, percentage, mean value, standard deviation and t-value. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of principals lacked the required qualification and training in educational leadership (EDPM).As a result they were incompetent in playing their instructional leadership role effectively. On the other hand heavy work load and paper work requirements affected the quality of instructional leadership. Another problem of principals in their leadership activity was lack of instructional materials and operative funds. Furthermore, principals failed to accomplish classroom visit. They conducted classroom visit only to evaluate the semester’s performance of teachers. The study indicated that principals’ collaboration and openness in communicating in problem solving with teachers was not satisfactory. On the other hand there was unimportant interference of sub city and WEO in the function of principals. In line the above finding and conclusion it was recommended that Addis Ababa Education Bureau in collaboration with sub city education office should be define the instructional leadership roles of principals clearly in terms of the five dimensions, provide trainings in the area, revise and improve the selection and appointment criteria of leadership positions, reduce and improve the organizational and sub city/WEO factors debilitating instructional leadership role of principals.
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Factors Influencing Principal’s Instructional Leadership Performance