scholarly journals Exploring Principal’s Leadership Competencies in Academic and Administrative Areas at Govt. Secondary Schools in the Province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

sjesr ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 306-312
Author(s):  
Gauhar Zaman ◽  
Dr. Saqib Shehzad ◽  
Dr. Hafiz M. Irshadullah
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Leadership Competencies ◽  
Study Data ◽  
School Level ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Secondary School Level ◽  
Analytical Tools ◽  
School Heads

The present study has been conducted for the identification of Principals leadership’s competencies in academic and administrative areas at the secondary school level of education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The population of this research study encompasses all 1422 Secondary School Principals. Random sampling technique was applied to select 377 school heads as respondents. To conduct the research study, data was collected through questionnaires, which were further tabulated for analysis through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), and analytical tools of mean, standard deviation, and correlation were used. It is found that the majority of the respondents responded that they had properly managed human resources, and performed academic and administrative activities for the promotion of education in the institutions. It is recommended that the level of leadership in administrative and academic areas be improved with modern approaches.

scholarly journals Community Participation in Improving Quality of Education at Secondary School Level

sjesr ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-120
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nadeem ◽  
Allah Noor Khan ◽  
Mazhar Gul
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Level ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
School Authority ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Secondary School Level ◽  
School Heads ◽  
Perceptions Of School

The research study is narrative and it aims to see perceptions of school heads about the role of community in improving the quality of education at secondary school level in the southern seven districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The region is in a developing stage and badly affected by war and terror after 9/11. The total population of the study is 544 and 105 respondents were selected through a random sampling technique by taking 15 school heads from each district. Twelve open-ended questions were selected in light of the views of experts and were asked from the majority of respondents via face to face and some were interviewed through their cell phones. The responses were presented in narrative summary form and the study concluded that the community is supporting school authority for streamlining quality education but its role is less than the desired expectation. The school authority should adopt a flexible policy for the motivation of the community and ensuring their maximum participation in the school matters.

The utility of non-formal education in addressing the school dropout phenomenon : a case study of Asifundeni Secondary School in Makonde District Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-69
Author(s):  
Francis Muchenje ◽  
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Pedzisai Goronga
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Dropout ◽  
School Level ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Secondary School Level

The study sought to explore students' views on the utility of non-formal education in addressing the school dropout phenomenon at secondary school level. Qualitative research approach was adopted and a case study design was utilised. The population consisted of all the students in the non-formal programme at the school from which a sample of 11 students (2 male and 9 female) was selected through purposive stratified sampling technique. Data were gathered through structured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Non-formal education was seen to address the school dropout phenomenon by providing school drop outs with an opportunity to continue their education and hence becomes a form of empowerment. A number of challenges such as lack of adequate tuition in some subjects, lack of conducive learning environment as well as negative perception of non-formal education held by pupils in the formal stream and community members were identified. The study recommends that the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education should review the staffing situation in schools to ensure the availability of teachers in the various subjects in the non-formal stream. Schools should make an effort to provide appropriate learning facilities for students in the nonformal stream. Furthermore, schools should conscientise their communities on the importance of non-formal education.

scholarly journals Role of In-Service Promoted Secondary School Heads in Strengthening Secondary Education in Kohat Division (Pakistan)

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Qaiser Suleman ◽  
Ishtiaq Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Statistical Treatment ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
School Level ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
School Heads

The purpose of the current paper was to explore the role of in-service promoted secondary school heads in strengthening secondary education. The objectives of the study were: (a) to investigate the role of in-service promoted secondary school heads in strengthening secondary education; (b) to investigate the weak areas of in-service promoted secondary school heads in strengthening secondary education; and (c) to suggest workable recommendations to improve the administrative performance of in-service promoted secondary school heads. All the teachers and students at secondary school level in Kohat Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) constituted the population of the study. The study was delimited to male secondary school heads, teachers and students only. The study was further delimited to 30 secondary schools in each district of Kohat Division i.e., Karak, Kohat and Hangu. In order to ensure adequate representation of the population, 450 teachers and 900 students were selected through simple random sampling technique. The nature of the study was descriptive and questionnaires were used as research instrument. Pilot testing was conducted to eliminate the weaknesses, misconceptions and ambiguities of the questions in the questionnaires. Data was collected through personal visits. Then it was organized, tabulated, analyzed and interpreted. Statistical tools, i.e., percentage and chi square were used for the statistical treatment of the data. After analysis of the data, the researchers arrived at the conclusions that the overall administrative performance of in-service promoted secondary school heads was ineffective and unproductive. They lack the qualities of effective leadership and successful administration. Based on findings of the study, it is strongly recommended that a special professional training programme regarding school administration and management should be institutionalized so that in-service promoted secondary school heads may be equipped with the modern techniques of school management and administration. KEYWORDS: Role, In-service Promoted Secondary School Heads, Strengthening, Secondary Education

scholarly journals Principals’ Perceptions of Deteriorating Quality of Education at Secondary School Certificate Level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

sjesr ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-270
Author(s):  
Dr. Mohammad Javed ◽  
Prof. Dr. Syed Manzoor Hussain Shah ◽  
Dr. Habib Elahi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
School Level ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Examination System ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Secondary School Level ◽  
Common Objection ◽  
Excellence In Education

This descriptive study was carried out in six different districts of KP province of Pakistan and they were Mansehra, Malakand, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, Charsadda, and Bannu. There was the common objection that the quality of education has declined at various stages of education. This study focused on the analysis of the main causes of deterioration of quality at the Secondary School Level in the province of KP, Pakistan. These major causes of deterioration of excellence in education were revealed by a review of the study. Some key factors, considered to be the foundation of quality education, were highlighted. The methodology of the study was properly described. The researcher himself visited the sampled institutions and administered the questionnaire to the respondents to collect the data. Out of six different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 440 Principals of Government Boys' Secondary Schools were selected as the population of this study. The sample contained 132 principals (30%). The tool of the study included a structured interview containing six open-ended items. Both qualitative and quantitative treatment was given to the analysis of data and presented in graphical and tabular forms. The study uncovered major causes of deterioration about quality at the secondary level, which is an ineffective system of monitoring and accountability, flawed examination system, insufficient infrastructural facilities, congested classrooms, lack of competent and trained teaching faculty, un-warranted political involvement, outdated teaching methods, and inadequate latest teaching facilities. The study also suggested various teaching strategies, which are suitable for various types of learners and could be applied in classrooms.

scholarly journals The Gender Based Effect of Cyber Bullying on Academic Achievement and Behavior of Students at Higher Secondary Level

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (I) ◽  
pp. 164-171
Author(s):  
Jamila Begum ◽  
Namra Munir ◽  
Iftikhar Ahmad Baig
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Cyber Bullying ◽  
School Level ◽  
Secondary School Level ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
And Behavior

The purpose of this research is to discover the effect of cyber bullying on students academic achievement and their behavior. The objective of the research was to find out the academic achievement affected by cyberbullying and behavior of students on gender basis at higher secondary school level. Through random sampling technique, 2160 students and 48 teachers from 6 districts were selected. Questionnaires and interviews were used for data analysis using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The results showed that cyber bullying significantly affects students academic achievement than their behavior. No significant effect of cyber bullying was found on students academic achievement and their behavior with respect to their gender. The qualitative data obtained from interviews teachers concludes that students are well aware of cyber bullying and cyber bullying equally affects boys and girls of public sector higher secondary schools.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Child Protection Rights Observance with the Students' Level of Satisfaction at Secondary School Level

2020 ◽  
Vol V (IV) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Khalid Rehman Khan ◽  
Habib Elahi Sahibzada ◽  
Manzoor Hussain Shah
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
School Management ◽  
School Level ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Secondary School Level ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this quantitative descriptive study was to investigate the relationship of child protection rights observance with the students level of satisfaction at secondary school level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. School management and students at the public sector secondary schools of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were the populations of the study. Stratified random sampling was used to select a sample of 320 principals, 640 teachers and 3200 students from 320 randomly selected secondary schools. Three satisfaction scales of five-point Likert type options were used for data collection. Data were analyzed using percentage, chi-square (?2), and Pearson values. School management showed a significant relationship between child protection rights observance and the level of satisfaction of students. Observance of the fundamentals of child rights played a pivotal role in making sure the child protection rights. Students mutual interaction did not impede the instructional activities of the school management through a significant number of the sample considered teaching as a hectic job.

scholarly journals Occupational Stress among Secondary School Heads: A Gender Based Comparative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishtiaq Hussain ◽  
Nabi Bux Jumani ◽  
Qaiser Suleman
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
School Heads

<p><em>The purpose of the study was to examine and compare the occupational stress of male and female secondary-school-heads in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. All the male and female secondary school heads working in pubic secondary schools of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa constituted the population of the study. A total of 402 secondary school heads were selected as sample through multistage sampling technique in which 260 were males and 142 were females. Descriptive and quantitative survey research design was used. To seek the responses from the participants, a standardized tool i.e., “Occupational Stress Index (OSI)” was used. For statistical analysis, proper descriptive statistics i.e., mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics i.e., independent samples t-test were employed through SPSS. The findings revealed that both male and female secondary school heads were found occupationally stressful with respect to role overload, role conflict, strenuous working condition, unreasonable group &amp; political pressure, under participation, and unprofitability. Comparatively, there was no significant difference between the overall occupational stress of male and female secondary school heads. Based on findings, it was recommended that Elementary &amp; Secondary Education Department should have a collaboration with policymakers to develop comprehensive strategies for stress reduction for secondary school heads so that they may perform their duties effectively.</em></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> comparative study, gender based study, occupational stress, secondary school heads</p><p><em><br /></em></p>

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