PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP IN BABILE WOREDA, EASTERN HARARGE ZONE

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to assess the practices and challenges of secondary schools leadership of Babile Woreda. The study employed a descriptive survey method by using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Questionnaire, Semi-structured interview and document analysis were used as data gathering tools. The data were collected from 4 secondary schools in Babile Woreda which were selected by purposive sampling technique. Based on this, eighty-two teachers were selected by simple random sampling technique. Eight principals and Two Woreda Education Office Heads were selected using availability method and Twelve PTA leaders were selected by purposive sampling technique. The data were tabulated and analyzed with the help of percentage, mean, frequency, and t-test. The findings of the study revealed that educational leaders provide and communicate vision and objectives in a good manner. Moreover, lack of qualification and experience, lack of cooperation and commitment for school improvement and lack of organization were the challenges that secondary school leadership faced. In line with the above findings and conclusions it was recommended that the directives for selecting and assigning school leadership should be prepared at Regional or Zonal level and implemented at Woreda or school levels and it is important for the Babile Woreda Education office in collaboration with Babile Woreda Civil Service office to equip educational leaders with necessary knowledge, attitude and skills. The Zonal and Woreda Education Officials should arrange workshops, seminars, short and long term training in collaboration with different universities, colleges and Nongovernmental organization. Finally, schools need to think of their own income generating sources on top of government budget through improving their relationship with local Nongovernment and school communities by preparing project proposal and submit it to international donors