Master of Education Administration and Management-BBUC

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    HEAD TEACHERS’ LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IN SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS OF KABALE DISTRICT
    (UDANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, 2025-08-08) MUBANGIZI GILBERT
    ABSTRACT The study examined Head Teachers‘ level of education and effective leadership in selected primary schools of Kabale district. The problem of the study was that the ineffective leadership among some of the head teachers has been reported to be the key factor bringing about this state of affair of poor performance in the selected primary schools despite their levels of education (Education department Kabale district report (2019). The purpose of the study was to assess head teachers‘ level of education and effective leadership in selected primary schools of Kabale district. The objectives of the study were; to explore the role of head teachers‘ level of education in enhancing school‘s success, to examine the effect of head teachers‘ level of education on communication in selected primary schools and to establish the effect of head teachers‘ level of education on vision of the selected primary schools. A descriptive study design was used and a sample size of 73 respondents out a population of 90 people was considered for the study. Data was collected using interviews and questionnaires. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS to generate descriptive statistics and use of content analysis method on qualitative data. The study findings on role of head teachers‘ level of education in enhancing school‘s success, responses were obtained on, building collaborative cultures, connecting school to its environment, monitoring school activities, ensuring school staffing. The study findings on effect of head teachers‘ level of education on communication in selected primary schools, the responses were obtained on the statements that the head teachers with higher levels of education tend to have more exposure to communication strategies, and conflict resolution and higher education equips head teachers with knowledge of modern communication ways. The study findings on the effect of head teachers‘ level of education on vision of primary schools, responses were obtained on the statements that head teachers with higher education levels are better equipped to develop a strategic vision for their schools and higher levels of education fosters a head teacher‘s ability to think innovatively and embrace new ideas that enhance teaching and learning. The study recommended that there should be continuous encouragement among the head teachers to engage in professional development to stay updated with the latest educational research, teaching methods, and leadership practices and the head teachers should pursue higher levels of education since it can equip them with advanced communication skills and techniques that can facilitate more effective interactions with staff, pupils, and parents.
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    Leadership Styles and Teacher Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale District, Uganda
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-04-01) Amon Mwesigye Byaruhanga
    This study sought to investigate the effects of leadership styles on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabale District. The study was guided by a number of objectives which included: establishing how head teachers involve teachers in decision making and the effect it has on teacher performance, establishing how head teachers communicate with their teaching staff and the effect it has on teacher performance and finding out how head teachers delegate duties to the teachers and the effect it has on teacher performance. The study utilized both descriptive and quantitative research designs in nature. It used both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative approach used self-administered questionnaires which were directed to secondary school teachers while the qualitative approach used interview guides which were directed to secondary school head teachers. The sample size was 126 from a total population of 176 respondents. The research hypotheses of the study were verified using Fishers’ ANOVA technique. From the study, it was concluded that the way head teachers’ involved teachers in decision making had a significant effect on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabale District. It was also concluded that the way head teachers’ communicated with teaching staff had a significant effect on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabale District. It was also concluded that the way head teachers’ delegated duties to teachers had a significant effect on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabale District. These research hypotheses were proved by Fishers’ ANOVA results that indicated a significant in all the three study findings. The study recommended that head teachers should involve teachers in the decision making process of secondary schools at all levels and times. This could be done by involving teachers in committees like finance, disciplinary, security, academic, procurement and welfare. Further the study recommended that head teachers should communicate with the teaching staff at all times. This could be done through organizing regular meetings with teachers, writing notices in the staff notice boards, sending junior staff to pass information to teachers and by use of telephone calls. Finally, the study recommended that head teachers should delegate duties to teachers