scholarly journals Transformational leadership in urban educational settings

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Chauncey Granger
Keyword(s):  
Urban Education ◽  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Urban Schools ◽  
School Leadership ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Maximum Variation

Urban education has both internal and external challenges that place inner city students at an extreme disadvantage. They are at risk of educational equity and access to knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a constantly evolving global society (Oakes, Franke, Quartz, Rogers, 2002). Jean Anyon (2005), identifies failed, short-term educational policies such as urban family dynamics, and underprepared teachers and principals as secondary contributors of the ills of urban education. This challenge is compounded by the majority of students living in poverty not having their basic needs met before they begin school each day. One of the major challenges in urban education lies within school leadership. In many schools teachers feel isolated from colleagues, school leadership and the community. The role of the principal over time has drastically evolved from a managerial role to an instructional leader role (Dhuey and Smith, 2014). This requires principals to become change agents that will challenge teachers to explore new and innovative ways of approaching teaching. The purpose of this study is to examine leaders and faculty of secondary urban schools that provide a culture of commitment to high levels of collegiality, high expectations, and professional learning. This research will illustrate how leaders in urban, secondary schools transform the cultures of schools and raise the commitment levels of teachers while sustaining academic gains for students. This research will search for evidence of a school environment conducive to the real world challenges of the twenty first century urban education. The specific form of qualitative research that will be used is a collective case study. In this case study, maximum-variation sampling was chosen to enable the researcher to identify secondary schools with sustained cultures of high academic performance, located in urban areas as a means to study schools. Teacher leaders will be selected by implementing a maximum variation of sampling technique, identifying a group of teachers that have expertise in diversity to create a heterogeneous sampling group. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (Appendix 1) will be used to evaluate the leadership styles of Principals. The tool will allow individuals to measure their perceptions of their leadership behaviors by utilizing a self-leadership form (Avolio and Bass, 2004). For the purpose of this research, focus groups will be grouped with teachers from improved secondary, urban schools, which are under corrective action status by the state department of education and Principals from similar schools, which utilize transformational leadership methods in their practice.

scholarly journals MITIGATION SCENARIOS FOR RESIDENTIAL FIRES IN DENSELY POPULATED URBAN SETTLEMENTS IN SUKAHAJI VILLAGE, BANDUNG CITY

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Saut Aritua Hasiholan Sagala ◽  
Praditya Adhitama ◽  
Donald Ganitua Sianturi ◽  
Umar Al Faruq
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Mitigation Scenarios ◽  
Intervention Measures ◽  
Residential Fires ◽  
Urban Settlements ◽  
Structural Fires

Residential fires are a form of disaster that often occurs in urban areas especially in densely populated settlements. This study looks at possible mitigation scenarios for this kind of disaster. A case study was conducted in Babakan Ciparay Sub-District in Bandung City, among the densely populated settlements, and was focused especially on Sukahaji Village, a sub-unit of Babakan Ciparay, which is the most densely populated village in Bandung City with up to 234.14 people/ha. There have been six structural fires recorded from 2007 until 2010 occurring in Sukahaji. This study applied stratified random sampling as the preferred sampling technique and data collection method from a total population of 3,227 buildings. The data was then examined using risk analysis. The results have led to two intervention measures suggested as mitigation scenarios for residential fires that can be applied within the Sukahaji Village. The study concludes that mitigation measures through strengthening community capacity can be the principal option in reducing risk to fires in densely populated urban settlements.

scholarly journals Financial Resource Management and Its Influence on Students Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools In Langata Sub-County, Nairobi County-Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 2658-2737
Author(s):  
Martin Okoth Odide
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Financial Resource

The aim of the study was to examine the influence of financial resource management on the students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Lang’ata sub-county, Nairobi County- Kenya. The study was premised on behavioural leadership theory propounded by Kurl Lewin in the 1930’s which emphasizes that people can learn to become leaders through training and observation. The following research questions were formulated to guide the study: What is the influence of budget management on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Lang’ata sub – county, Nairobi County? ; What is the influence of financial controls on the students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Lang’ata sub – county, Nairobi County? ; What challenges do Principals of Public secondary schools face in the management of finances?; What strategies, with regard to financial resource management, are used by Principals of Public secondary schools in Lang’ata sub-county to improve academic performance?   Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in public secondary schools. The target population comprised five (5) public secondary schools. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw 5 principals, 5 bursars, 5 B.O.M representatives, 15 H.O.Ds, 30 teachers and 200 students’ representatives giving a total of 260 participants. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedules, and observation schedules. A pilot test was conducted on some staff to ensure the validity of the instruments. Data obtained through open-ended questionnaires was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Ethical issues such as confidentiality, informed consent, privacy and anonymity were given paramount considerations. Therefore, the findings of the study revealed that financial resources management can truly affect student’s academic performance. Furthermore, the researcher found out that not all staffs are involved in budget making or financial plans of the schools. Additionally, the researcher found out that most students are suffering due to lack of finances by their parents and guardians. Finally, financial stability goes hand in hand with educational success. Truly all teachers and staff need full adequate finances in order to ensure that the school’s programs run smoothly and with ease for all. Also the researcher found out that most students studying in public schools have fees challenges, especially those in the slums like Kibera constituency – Lan’gata Sub County. The study recommends that all Bursars and Boards of Management Representatives should be appointed with their merit certificate to the specific spot of the work in order to avoid any corruption in the field of their duties within the school environment. Additionally, students, should be provided with adequate teaching/learning materials; the teachers, heads of departments, finance committee, top management and the principal should treat the students fully as learners, and they should not dismiss any student from the school due to lack of fees; they should also provide counselling/ social workers departments to check on the students welfare and their mental problems regularly.  Finally, the study recommended the following for further study; financial resource management and its influence on student’s academic performance in private secondary schools in Lang’ata sub-county, Nairobi county-Kenya: to find out whether there are similarities in the findings of the study between public secondary schools and private secondary schools.R

scholarly journals Relationship between teacher empowerment and principal effectiveness at secondary schools level

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 418-424
Author(s):  
AZHAR CH MAHMOOD ◽  
Irshad Hussain ◽  
Irshad Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Education Reform ◽  
Organizational Development ◽  
School Leadership ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Teacher Empowerment ◽  
Principal Effectiveness ◽  
Leadership Roles

The continual cycle of education reform movements suggests that there is a need for principals to evaluate and re-define their leadership roles on a continuous basis. The expanded expectations and responsibilities placed on schools have seemingly created a need for school leadership to be shared or distributed among teachers and principals. The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship between teacher empowerment and principal effectiveness in secondary schools of Islamabad. It was correlational study included the collection of quantitative data to obtain greater understanding and detail about the relationships between teacher empowerment and principal effectiveness as perceived by teachers. The population of the study was 458 Secondary School male teachers working in 45 secondary schools. The 229 Secondary School Teachers were taken as a sample by a random sampling technique which is 50% of the population. Two standardized instruments i.e. School Participant Empowerment Scale and Audit of Principal Effectiveness were used for collection of data on the study of two variables. Pearson r) Mean and Standard Deviation were used for data analysis. The findings of this study were showed significant relationships between Teacher Empowerment and Principal Effectiveness. It is concluded that the teacher’s empowerment in schools enhanced the effectiveness of the principals. Keywords: Teacher Empowerment, professional growth, principal effectiveness, organizational development.  

scholarly journals SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING AND COLLABORATING LEARNING AS CORRELATES OF PRINCIPALS' PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 59-70
Author(s):  
A. A. Ebunu ◽  
DR. V. C. ONYEIKE
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Leadership ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Simple Regression

This study examined the relationship between social media networking, collaborating learning and principals' performance in public secondary schools in Delta State. Two research questions guided the study. Two hypotheses were also tested in the study at 0.05 significant level. The study adopted the correlation design. The study population was the 427 principals in public secondary schools in Delta State Post-Primary Education Board. The sample size was 342 principals serving in public secondary schools in Delta State. The multistage sampling technique was used to select the sample. The instruments used to generate data were two questionnaires social media networking, collaborating learning and principals' performance, with reliability coefficients of 0.96 and 0.89 (SMNCL) and (PPQ). The generated data were analyzed using Pearson r and simple regression, t-test associated with simple regression. The findings of the study revealed that social media networking had a positive and strong relationship with principals' performance. The study also revealed that collaborative learning was significantly related to principals' performance in public secondary schools in Delta State. The recommendations made included school principals exploring social media as a veritable avenue for connecting and learning in different experts in different social media tools and online academic community.  The study also recommended that principals should maximize the benefits of teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge synergy with their professional colleagues as a pathway to improving their school leadership skills and competencies.

When is the Integration of Students with Special Educational Needs Successful? - A Good Practice Example - School N.O. Brasov, Romania

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-98
Author(s):  
Mihaela Voinea ◽  
Ioana Roxana Topala ◽  
Alina Oana Bota
Keyword(s):  
School Culture ◽  
School Leadership ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Teachers Perceptions

Abstract The issue of integrating children with special educational needs in mainstream school is still debatable.However, there are situations where the integration of children with special educational needs is successful and all those involved are satisfied. What are the factors that contribute to achieving true integration? Is it about a certain school environment or some teachers? Is it about parent involvement or school leadership? To answer the research question of this study, we have raised the hypothesis that school culture (values, teachers’ perceptions on integration, leadership) determines the success of integration.The goal of this study is to analyse the educational actors’ perceptions (students, teachers, managers and parents) and the school culture which promotes human diversity.The study in question was embedded in a constructivist-interpretivist paradigm, which employed both quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection.A questionnaire regarding students’ and teachers' perceptions on integration and focus-groups were used. A case study of a primary school (School N.O. from Brasov) was conducted.A number of 100 participants were included in the study, teachers, parents and students from primary schools of Brasov.One of the main conclusions of the research is that the integration of children with special educational needs depends on several factors: from the school culture that promotes social values such as tolerance, respect for difference, etc. to teachers directly involved in integration activities and parents who accept and understand the benefits of integration for all children.

scholarly journals ASSESSING CYCLE LANES USING THE BICYCLE COMPATIBILITY INDEX (BCI) IN SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusfida Ayu Abdullah ◽  
Syifa’Azwa Ahmad Razi ◽  
Na’asah Nasrudin ◽  
Zulkifli Ahmad Zaki
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Authority ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Compatibility Index

The evolution of bicycles is tremendous. Humans recognized its function, importance, and value this non-motorized vehicle as an important part of their daily life. In Malaysia, most urban roads are designed for the motor vehicle therefore cycling is not a greater option for commuting to workplaces. This study aims at assessing the compatibility level of cycle lanes. Section 14, Shah Alam, Malaysia was selected as the case study, and a questionnaire survey utilizing the Simple Random Sampling technique was conducted involving 133 samples. The Bicycle Compatibility Index (BCI) was applied to calculate the capability of bicycle lanes. Results demonstrated the weaknesses of bike path infrastructure and its compliance to guidelines. The compatibility level of cycle lanes is still low, therefore, suggesting an enhanced approach to the planning and development of cycle lanes. The outcome of this study can be a guide to the local authority yet applicable to other urban areas.

scholarly journals The Role of School Leadership in Improving Teachers and Employee Work Disciplines

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tri Turnadi ◽  
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Rambat Nur Sasongko ◽  
Muhammad Kristiawan ◽  
Sheren Dwi Oktaria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Leadership ◽  
Principal Leadership ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Facilities ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Role Of Principal ◽  
Financial Administration ◽  
Research Type

This study aims to determine and describe the role of principal leadership in improving the work discipline of teachers and employees and to find out what obstacles are obstacles to the role of principal leadership in improving the work discipline of teachers and employees at SMA Negeri 2 Lahat. This research is a descriptive qualitative research type and uses purposive sampling technique. There are five roles of the Principal and two obstacles faced by the Principal in improving the work discipline of teachers and employees. From the results of the research shows that the principal of SMA Negeri 2 Lahat carries out the role as a leader by planning and deliberating, as a manager by creating collaboration between teachers and employees, as educators by preparing learning program plans as administrators by managing facilities and infrastructure as well as financial administration, motivators. by providing motivation with a conducive school environment. The obstacles faced by school principals in improving the work discipline of teachers and employees are teachers and employees who are less disciplined in carrying out their duties so that they are also difficult to improve their work discipline, as well as obstacles in inadequate school facilities and infrastructure.

scholarly journals Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions in Managing Interracial Interactions in a Multicultural setting: A Case study of Five Malaysian Secondary Schools in Klang Valley

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azam Othman ◽  
Ismail Sheikh Ahmad ◽  
Hamidon Abdul Rahman ◽  
Shahrul Fhaizal Shabu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Environment ◽  
National Language ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Interracial Interactions ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Multicultural Environment ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Multicultural School

The multicultural school environment at the Malaysian national schools presents a number of issues and challenges for the in-service teachers. This study investigated the experiences of 16 teachers in five selected national type schools in Klang Valley. Through a series of semi-structured interviews, responses from the teachers provided insights to the multiculturalism school environment in a multiracial society such as Malaysia. The findings of this study revealed that low proficiency of the national language among non-Malay students, inadequate multicultural trainings for teachers, and lack of programmes and initiatives that promote unity in a multicultural environment are among the major hurdles faced by teachers. The implications of the findings and recommendations from the teachers on ways to improve the multicultural environment in schools are also presented.   Abstrak   Persekitaran sekolah kebangsaan yang majmuk budaya di Malaysia menampilkan beberapa isu dan cabaran bagi guru-guru dalam perkhidmatan.  Kajian ini menyelidik pengalaman 16 orang guru daripada lima buah sekolah jenis kebangsaan yang dipilih di sekitar Lembah Klang.  Respons daripada para guru melalui satu siri temubual separa berstruktur, memberi maklumat lebih dalam tentang persekitaran sekolah majmuk budaya dalam masyarakat majmuk seperti Malaysia.  Hasil kajian mendapati penguasaan Bahasa kebangsaan yang rendah dalam kalangan pelajar bukan Melayu, kekurangan latihan tentang kemajmukan budaya dalam kalangan guru dan kekurangan program dan inisiatif bagi memajukan perpaduan kaum dalam persekitaran majmuk budaya merupakan beberapa halangan utama yang dihadapi oleh guru. Kertas ini turut membentangkan implikasi bagi dapatan kajian dan mengesyorkan beberapa saranan daripada para guru tentang cara untuk menambahbaik persekitaran majmuk budaya di sekolah. Kata kunci: pendidikan majmuk budaya; kemajmukan budaya di Malaysia; sekolah di Malaysia; pengalaman guru tentang kepelbagaian bangsa.

scholarly journals Explore the Role of Educational Heads Regarding Secondary Schools: Perspective of Problems, Difficulties and Issues

2018 ◽  
Vol III (II) ◽  
pp. 472-481
Author(s):  
Syed Shafqat Ali Shah ◽  
Waqar Un Nisa Faizi ◽  
Abdul Majeed Khan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Urban Schools ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Financial Expenditure ◽  
Study Population ◽  
School Heads

Explore the Role of Educational Heads Regarding Secondary Schools: Perspective of Problems, Difficulties and Issues Syed Shafqat Ali Shah* Waqar Un Nisa Faizi† Abdul Majeed Khan‡ Education is a positive endeavor and a financial expenditure; generally considered to be a kind of training for life. The key objectives were (a) to examine the administrative problems of secondary school heads (b) to compare the problems of the secondary schools in the rural and the urban areas. The study population was all of the Gujrat District Secondary Schools. The research sample was 64 secondary schools, 32 of which were rural and 32 were urban. Out of 32 schools in the rural 16 boys and 16 girls were further educated. Similarly, boys were sixteen and girls were sixteen out of 32 urban schools. For the educational heads of secondary schools, a questionnaire was created for data collection. For the purpose of the analysis, the percentages are used. The key purpose of the study was to identify the administrative problems, faced by high school heads that were not in fact adequately responding to the needs of the students.

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