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Analysis of School Performance in Relation to Principal’s Performance

Abstract

Abstract

The current study explores public sector secondary school principals’ role in providing quality education with major focus on understanding their problems and pinpointing the notable reasons behind any low performing areas. The main objective of the study was to examine the importance of vision and objectives for the principals of secondary schools and highlighting the importance of leadership role principals can play to improve their schools.201 out 420 public sector secondary school principals of district Peshawar, Charsadda and Mardan were surveyed. The major areas of the survey included: Vision and Objectives, Instructional Leadership, Parental Attitude, Teaching and Administrative Problems. The questionnaire was validated through pilot study engaging 30 principals which resulted into Cronbach Alpha score 0.0890. Collected data was analyzed by utilizing SPSS software V.23.0. The study revealed that principals if skilled with qualities like planning and evaluation through following up of the activities with preset activity calendar based on coordination and cooperation with staff and leading them through the principle of flexibility with win-win approach by delegating powers and training with scientific approach for the staff in the field concerned added with strong and regular parental involvement, can lead a school to be a model institute. The study further revealed that personal skills like awareness, strategic thinking, communicative power, collection of information, decision making, relationship building, conflict management, professional knowledge and record maintenance are also needed for the principals in order to better administer schools and contribute towards a quality schooling.