scholarly journals The Impact of Administrators' Leadership Styles in Provision of Quality Education in Secondary Schools Level

2020 ◽  
Vol V (III) ◽  
pp. 111-120
Author(s):  
Zafar Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Javed ◽  
Akhtar Ali

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of administrators' leadership styles in the provision of quality in Punjab, Pakistan. In this study, a self-designed questionnaire was used as a tool. This study was used simple random sampling technique. A total of 573 teachers from 288 secondary schools were involved. Data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, average value, standard deviation, correlation Pearson product-moment, and numerous regression step-by-step method. The findings show that there are two types of leadership, autocratic and democratic leadership styles that have a significant impact on the provision of quality education. In addition, both leadership styles are projected to provide quality education at a level of 56.80 percent, with an important level of 0.01. As a result, in order to increase the effectiveness of teachers' work, leadership must constantly promote, apply and develop these two leadership styles, namely, autocratic and democratic styles

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (08) ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
OYEWALE I.O ◽  
ADEYEMO S.A ◽  
OGUNLEYE P.O

Sustainable economic development does not occur without entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship is the practice of starting new organizations or revitalizing mature organizations. This study therefore is done to analyse the impact of innovation, technology and on the entrepreneurial development activities in Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a total of 12 entrepreneurs from Lagos State that constituted our sample size. The primary data consists of a number of items in well- structured questionnaire that was administered to and completed by the respondents. Regression analysis was used to analyse the data. The results showed that there is significant relationship between technological innovation and entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that government should create a friendly or an enabling environment for entrepreneurship and consumer goods to boost the Nigeria economy.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Bada, Ibrahim Adegboyega

This study examined supervisory strategies as correlates of quality education among secondary schools in Ibadan southwest local government area of Oyo State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select thirty schools (public and private) and three hundred respondents consisting of 200 teachers from public schools, 80 teachers from private schools and 20 supervisors from Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM).Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to test the four hypotheses(P < 0.05)  Multiple Regression was used to determine the contribution of independent variables (Supervisory strategies) both jointly and individually to dependent variable (quality education).Results revealed that two of the supervisory strategies (companionable and synergistic) have positive and significant correlation  on quality education (r =0.853) and (r = 0.783) while authoritarian strategy had negative  correlation, laissez faire had no significant relationship on quality education (r = -0.522 and r = -0.200)respectively. The joint contribution of the four supervisory strategies to the prediction of quality  education in secondary schools was also significant (F (4,295) = 261.225).The paper concludes  with some recommendations to the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and the Government. Key words and Phrase: Supervisory Roles, Quality Education, Supervisory Strategies.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Suheni Safitri Hsb ◽  
Nurwani Nurwani

ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the ability of students in learning Tortor Naposo Nauli Bulung by using textual and contextual strategies in the Sibuhuan Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Padang Lawas Regency. The theory used in this research is theory The learning strategy by Rusman as the main theory, for supporting theories is textual use from Nurwani and contextual from Nurhadi. This type of research is quasi-experimental using simple random sampling technique, namely the experimental class using the contextual and contextual strategies in Tortor Naposo Nauli Bulung learning and control classes using conventional learning. The instruments used in this study were two, namely the cognitive ability test in the form of a test essay by using the cognitive domains C1, C2, C3, and C4. Psychomotor ability test which consists of three aspects of assessment, namely wiraga, wirasa, and wirama where each aspect consists of three components. The cognitive abilities of students in the experimental class and control class before using textual and contextual strategies are the same, by using the pre test the average value of the experimental class is 46.9 and the average in the control class is 45.5. After the post test, the ability of students in the experimental class who were treated with textual strategies and contextual learning in Tortor Naposo Nauli Bulung experienced a significant increase compared to the control class. Obtained an increase in student learning outcomes in the experimental class of 39.9 from 46.9 so as to achieve 86.8% completeness and for the control class at 9.8 from 45.5 to 55.3%. Psychomotor abilities of students also experienced improvement in each meeting, where the first meeting reached 61.90%, the second meeting reached 75.20% and the third meeting reached 86.92%. The results showed that there were significant differences using textual and contextual strategies for improving students' abilities in learning Tortor Naposo Nauli Bulung at Sibuhuan State Islamic Senior High School, Padang Lawas District. Keywords: Tortor naposo nauli bulung, bextual, contextual, cognitive, psychomotor, conventional   ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan siswa  dalam pembelajaran Tortor Naposo Nauli Bulungdengan menggunakan strategi tekstual dan kontekstual di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Sibuhuan Kabupaten Padang Lawas. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teori Strategi pembelajaran oleh Rusman sebagai teori utama, untuk teori pendukung digunakan tekstual dari Nurwani dan kontekstual dari Nurhadi. Jenis penelitian adalah quasi eksperiment dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling, yaitu kelas eksperimen dengan menggunakan strategi terkstual dan kontekstual pada pembelajaran Tortor Naposo Nauli Bulung dan kelas kontrol dengan menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ada dua yaitu tes kemampuan kognitif dalam bentuk essay test dengan mengguanakan ranah kognitif C1,C2,C3, dan C4. Tes kemampuan psikomotorik yang terdiri dari tiga aspek penilaian yaitu wiraga, wirasa, dan wirama dimana masing-masing aspek terdiri dari tiga komponen. Kemampuan kognitif siswa pada kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol sebelum dilaukan strategi tekstual dan kontekstual adalah sama, dengan menggunakan pre test diperoleh nilai rata-rata kelas eksperimen sebesar 46,9 dan rata-rata pada kelas kontrol sebesar 45,5. Setelah dilakukan post test, kemampuan siswa pada kelas eksperimen yang diberi perlakukan strategi tekstual dan kotekstual pada pembelajaran Tortor Naposo Nauli Bulung mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan dibandingkan dengan kelas kontrol. Diperoleh peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dikelas eksperimen sebesar 39,9 dari 46,9 sehingga mencapai ketuntasan 86,8 % dan untuk kelas kontrol sebesar 9,8 dari 45,5 sehingga menjadi 55,3%. Kemampuan psikomotorik siswa juga mengalami peningktan disetiap pertemuan, dimana pertemuan I mencapai 61,90%, pertemuan II mencapai 75,20% dan pertemuan III mencapai 86,92%. Hasil menunjukkan ada perbedaan yang signifikan dengan menggunakan strategi tekstual dan kontekstual terhadap peningkatan kemampuan siswa dalam pembelajaran Tortor Naposo Nauli Bulung di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Sibuhuan Kabupaten Padang Lawas. Kata kunci: Tortor naposo nauli bulung, tekstual, kontekstual, kognitif, psikomotorik, konvenssional


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-126
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ramaditya ◽  
Amirul Wahid Prihantoro

The objective of this study is analyzed the impact of organizational culture, training, and leadership on the work performance of civil workers in financial and development supervisory agency. This research uses an associative approach with simple random sampling technique which is measured by SEM using the Smart PLS 3.0 application. The population of this study was 330 civil workers in Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP). The results of the study shown that the Organizational Culture Variables did not significantly influence work Performance of the civil worker in Financial and Development Supervisory Agency, but do not pass the reliability test. Training Variables have a positive and significant effect on the work performance of the civil workers. Leadership variables have a positive and significant effect on the work performance of the civil workers in Financial and Development Supervisory Agency.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
Shabiha Anjum

The present study aims to observe the impact of extracurricular activities on the academic performance of students at the secondary level in Multan city. All the students at the secondary level in the public sector of Multan city are the population of this study. Three hundred student’s 9th and 10th classes from (two) secondary schools from Multan city were selected. For this study, the researcher uses a simple random sampling technique. A total of 30 survey questions were developed based on Likert-scale type statement options (SA, A, N, DA, SDA), keeping in mind the objective of the study. The data were tabulated and analyzed by using descriptive statistical techniques. The MS-Excel is used for the descriptive analysis of the data. The study concluded that there is a severe need for the introduction of extracurricular activities, orientation programs for the students of secondary level. Extracurricular activities have a positive influence on students' life by improving their behavior, academic performance, better exam scores, more regular class attendance, a better self-image, due to these aspects which makes the students life more successful. Finally, the study suggests that Government should support the introduction of extracurricular activities in all secondary schools, allocate special funds, appoint special trainers/teachers, and fix their pay equal to other subject teachers.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 203-212
Author(s):  
Dorcas K. Okindo; Prof. Frederick B. J. A Ngala; Prof. John, N. Ochola

This study sought to examine the relationship between principals' democratic leadership style and students' conformity to regulations in public secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya.  The study was anchored on the Social Control theory by Hirschi (1969). The study adopted a correlational research design. The target population was 338 principals, 338 deputy principals, 3426 teachers and 116,374 students in 338 public secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. 100 schools were selected using stratified random sampling. Purposive sampling was used to select 100 Principals, while proportionate and simple random sampling was used to select 346 teachers and 383 students. Ten per cent of the Deputy Principals were selected.  Questionnaires were used to collect data form Principals, teachers, and students, while interviews were used to collect data from Deputy Principals. Test-retest reliability revealed a coefficient of 0.70, indicating that the instruments were reliable. The findings revealed a statistically significant between principals use of democratic leadership style and students’ conformity to school rules (r=0.334; p< 0.05. It was concluded that the democratic leadership style, when used by principals in public secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya, enhances students' conformity to school rules. The findings will help school principals to fully embrace democratic leadership style to enhance students’ conformity to school rules. The study also recommends that the administration develops a process for handling students’ non-conformity issues in a calm, consistent and supportive manner. The study also recommends, principals should involve all stakeholders, for instance, teachers, students and parents in developing school rules and policies that affect students.


Author(s):  
Debela Tezera ◽  
Gadissa Bekele

This study is aimed to investigate effect of teachers’ self-efficacy on their attitude towards the implementation of Multicultural Education literacy (MCEL) in Harari Region Secondary Schools. To realize this descriptive survey design with the quantitative approach is adopted. One hundred, teachers are selected by using stratified random sampling technique and then the simple random sampling technique. Data are collected through closed-ended questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis is employed. The finding showed that the practice of MCEL in school was medium and teachers’ self-efficacy toward implementations of MCEL in the schools was found statistically significant. Self-efficacy in the implementation of MCEL was a statistically significant predictor of teacher’s attitude and practices toward the implementation of MCEL in the schools respectively. Self-efficacy contributed 17% on attitude and 26 % to practices in the implementation of MCEL had a positive impact. Self-efficacy of teachers toward MCEL had a statistically significant moderate positive relationship with teachers’ practices of MCEL. Self-efficacy had a positive impact on the attitude of teachers and practices of teachers in the implementation of MCEL. Based on the findings, it was concluded the study presented for further research in the field and policy action to prepare teachers in multicultural setting curricula and multicultural educators influencing the development of cultural tolerance, mutual understanding, and unity among diverse students. Hence, it was recommended that organizing panel discussion in order to improve self-efficacy and attitude of teachers from multicultural perspectives in line with implementation of multicultural education through media to build tolerance, mutual respect, build positive attitudes, and national building practices among student in the schools. Further implications and directions for future study are forwarded.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Ainun Magfirah ◽  
Arif Hidayat ◽  
Susriyati Mahanal

<div align="center"><table width="645" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="439"><p><strong>Abstract:</strong> This research was aimed to know the use of audiovisual media in a guided inquiry model of science processskills and mastery of students' concepts in science subjects. The low level of science process skills and mastery of concepts that exist today, becomes the urgency of this research. in this study, the type of research used was quasi-experimental research using two learning classes as research samples with different treatments. The sample is divided into experimental class and control class with simple random sampling technique. The analysis showed that there were significant differences in the experimental class with media use audiovisual in the guided inquiry model with the average value of science process skills and mastery of concepts is higher than the control class.</p><p><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penggunaan media audiovisual pada model inkuiri terbimbing terhadap keterampilan proses sains dan penguasaan konsep siswa pada mata pelajaran IPA. Rendahnya keterampilan proses sains dan penguasaan konsep saat ini, menjadi urgensi penelitian ini. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan merupakan penelitian kuasi eksperimen dengan menggunakan dua kelas belajar sebagai sampel penelitian dengan perlakuan yang berbeda. Sampel tersebut dibedakan menjadi kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol dengan <em>simple random sampling</em>. Hasil kajian menghasilkan ada perbedaan yang signifikan pada kelas eksperimen dengan penggunaan media audiovisual pada model inkuiri terbimbing dengan nilai rata-rata Keterampilan Proses Sains dan penguasan konsep lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelas kontrol.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>


2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Leonard, Niky Amanah

Abstract: This research aimed at analyzing the impact of the Adversity Quotient (AQ) and critical thinking ability onmathematics learning achievement. This is a correlational survey research design, with population was the student 8thgrade in SMPN 251 Jakarta, and was done from March until July 2014. Study sample is 57 students were drawn from apopulation with simple random sampling technique. The instruments were in the forms of questionnaires and documentation.The data were analyzed using multiple regressions. The result showed: Adversity Quotient (AQ) and critical thinkingabilities had positive and significant simultaneous impact on mathematics learning achievement; adversity quotient had apositive and significant impact on mathematics learning achievement; critical thinking ability had a positive and significantimpact on mathematics learning achievement. Keywords: adversity quotient, critical thinking ability, learning achievement, mathematic


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Husnul Khotimah ◽  
Hernawati Hernawati

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan hasil belajar siswa menggunakan geoboard dan geopuzzle pada materi segiempat dan segitiga di kelas VII SMP. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan menggunakan 2 kelas eksperimen yang pada tiap kelas menggunakan alat peraga berbeda. Sampel penelitian diambil dari dua kelas yang terdiri dari 54 siswa dengan menggunakan teknik Simple Random Sampling. Sedangkan instrumen hasil belajar siswa berupa post-test dengan taraf signifikan 5%. Berdasarkan analisis data, dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada perbedaan hasil belajar siswa yang signifikan antara nilai rata-rata kelas eksperimen 1 dengan menggunakan geoboard sebesar 71,70 dan kelas eksperimen 2 dengan menggunakan geopuzzle sebesar 62,04. Hasil penelitian ini dikuatkan oleh uji-t yang diperoleh t-hitung sebesar 2,26 dan t-tabel sebesar 2,00. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar siswa menggunakan geoboard dan geopuzzle pada materi segiempat dan segitiga di kelas VII SMP.Abstract:  This study aims to determine the differences in student learning outcomes using Geoboard and Geopuzzle on quadrilateral and triangular material in Senior High School. This research is an experimental research using 2 experimental classes which use different props in each class. The research sample was taken from two classes consisting of 54 students using the Simple Random Sampling technique. While the instrument of student learning outcomes in the form of post-test with a significant level of 5%. Based on data analysis, it can be concluded that there are significant differences in student learning outcomes between the average value of the experimental class 1 using geoboard of 71.70 and experimental class 2 using a geopuzzle of 62.04. The results of this study are corroborated by the t-test obtained by t-count of 2.26 and t-table of 2.00. This shows that there are differences in student learning outcomes using geoboard and geopuzzle on quadrilateral and triangle material in grade 7 of Senior High School


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