Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze the major leadership challenges of the secondary schools of Dawro and Wolaita zones. In order to attain this objective descriptive survey method was employed. The study was carried out in four general secondary schools of wolaita and Dawro zones. Stratified sampling technique for the selection of the schools, simple random sampling technique for teachers’ selection and availability for principals’ selection were used. Hence, principals and teachers were involved and the questionnaire was distributed among teachers and principals and again principals were interviewed. And, also the three years’ (2002-2004 E .C.) EGSECE performance document was analyzed. The data gathered through questionnaire were analyzed using percentages and average mean. Based on the analysis, the study disclosed that the input, competency, economic, social, and attitudinal factors were found to be the major challenges. Accordingly, it was concluded that the challenges were multifaceted. Hence, it is recommended that all the concerned bodies of the zones should take measures to improve the performance of students through tackling the problems taking into account that the outputs of this level are the inputs for the current 33 universities and different development sectors of the country. Key words: Leadership, Leadership Challenges, Secondary Schools, Principals, Student Performance, Management
Highlights
Background and justification of the Study It is 20 years since the introduction of the new Education and Training Policy
A days almost all of the schools of the country are made to be managed or at least an attempt has been made to be led by those specialized in educational planning and Management; a number of capacity building trainings were provided(both short and long); the society has been empowered to involve in decision making activities in advance etc.(MOE, 1994)
This study has both the general and specific objectives as follows: General objective The general objective of this study is to investigate the major factors that challenge secondary school leaders of the Dawro and Wolaita zones and to improve the performance of the students through the improvement of the leadership of the leaders based on the findings
Summary
Background and justification of the Study It is 20 years since the introduction of the new Education and Training Policy. A days almost all of the schools of the country are made to be managed or at least an attempt has been made to be led by those specialized in educational planning and Management; a number of capacity building trainings were provided(both short and long); the society has been empowered to involve in decision making activities in advance etc.(MOE, 1994). Despite all the efforts made by the government, performance of schools in general and secondary schools in particular is not as required in a number of schools as the documents of many schools show. This study focused on factors that challenged and challenging directors who are the front liners to ensure the better performance in secondary schools of these zones
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