TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration .I
Approval 2
Dedication 3
Acknowledgement 4
Table of contents 5
List of tables 7
List of figures 8
List of abbreviation 8
Abstract 9
CHAPTER ONE:INTRODUCTION 10
1 .0 Introduction 1 0
1.1 Background 10
1.2 Statement of the problem 11
1 .3 Purpose 11
I .4A Objectives 12
1.4B Hypotheses 12
1.5 Scope 12
1.6 Significance 13
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 14
2.0 Introduction 14
2.1 Theoretical review 14
2.2 Conceptual framework 15
2.3 Related literature 16
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY 20
3.0 Introduction 20
3.1 Research design 20
3.2 Population 20
3.3 Sampling strategies and sample size 20
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3.4 Data collection methods and instruments .20
3.5 Data quality control 21
3.6 Research procedure 21
3.7 Data analysis 21
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND
INTERPRETATION OF THE RESULTS 22
4.0 Introduction 22
4.1 Section one: Background information of respondents 22
4.2 Descriptive analysis of variables 26
4.2.1 Descriptive analysis of independent variables 26
4.2.2 Descriptive analysis of dependent variables 35
4.3 Verification of research hypotheses 41
4.3.1 Verification of research Hypotheses One 42
4.3.2 Verification of research Hypotheses Two 43
4.3.3 Verification of research Hypotheses Three 44
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS 45
5.1 Introduction 45
5.2 Discussion of findings on research Hypothesis One 45
5.3 Discussion of findings on research Hypothesis Two 46
5.4 Discussion of findings on research Hypothesis Three 48
5.5 Conclusions 49
5.6 Recommendations 50
REFERENCES 51
APPENDICES 52
Appendix A: Self-adrnmi stered questionnaires for secondary school teachers in
Narnutumba District on leadership styles and teacher performance 52
Appendix B: Interview guide for secondary school head teachers in Namutumba
District on leadership styles and teacher performance 55
Appendix C: List of tables 57
ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate the effects of leadership styles on teacher performance in Secondary schools in Namutumba 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 a cross-sectional survey design which was both descriptive and quantitative 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 I 26secondaiy school teachers and 24 secondary school head teachers. The research hypotheses of the study were verified using Fishers’ ANOVA technique. The study found out that head teachers’ involvement of teachers in decision making process of the school through committees and meetings enhances teacher performance. It was further discovered that teacher performance is enhanced by head teachers’ communication to their teaching staff. It was also found out that head teachers’ delegation of duties to teachers enhances teacher performance. 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 NamutumbaDistrict. It was also concluded that the way head teachers’ communicated with teaching staff had a significant effect on teacher performance in secondary schools in Namutumba District, It was alsoconcluded that the way head teachers’ delegated duties to teachers had a significant effect on teacher performance in secondary schools in Namutumba 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. This could be done through providing further training, refresher courses, seminars and workshops to both head teachers and teachers so as to acquire and be equipped with new skills and knowledge needed to perform school tasks as expected.
GEOFFREY, W (2022). Leadership Styles and Teacher Performance in Secondary Schools in Namutumba District. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/leadership-styles-and-teacher-performance-in-secondary-schools-in-namutumba-district
GEOFFREY, WANOBERE "Leadership Styles and Teacher Performance in Secondary Schools in Namutumba District" Afribary. Afribary, 08 Aug. 2022, https://afribary.com/works/leadership-styles-and-teacher-performance-in-secondary-schools-in-namutumba-district. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
GEOFFREY, WANOBERE . "Leadership Styles and Teacher Performance in Secondary Schools in Namutumba District". Afribary, Afribary, 08 Aug. 2022. Web. 27 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/leadership-styles-and-teacher-performance-in-secondary-schools-in-namutumba-district >.
GEOFFREY, WANOBERE . "Leadership Styles and Teacher Performance in Secondary Schools in Namutumba District" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 27, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/leadership-styles-and-teacher-performance-in-secondary-schools-in-namutumba-district