A Study on School Leadership Effectiveness at Secondary Level in Punjab
Leadership is the art of motivating a group of individuals to do tasks in achieving desired goals. The leader is a source of inspiration for workers. The purpose of the study was to examine the school leadership effectiveness at the secondary level in Punjab. The study was quantitative in nature and survey design was used. Three hundred principals, headmasters and headmistresses of secondary schools of districts Hafiz Abad and Sargodha were the samples of the study. For data collection, an instrument that was based on three factors i.e. anticipation, alignment and action was used. Five educational experts ensured the validity of the instrument and the Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient value was 0.86. Mean, Standard Deviation, and independent sample t-tests were applied for analysis.The findings of the study revealed that there was a significant difference between male and female heads in school leadership effectiveness. Male leaders were better in school leadership effectiveness as compared to female leaders. Training is recommended for female leaders.
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School Leadership Effectiveness, Transactional, Transformational
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(1) Khizar Hayat
Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Ihsan
Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Naveed Tufail
PhD, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Unlocking Academic Success: Exploring the Impact of Distributed Leadership on Schools' Climate and Students' Achievement at Secondary Level in District Kohat
This study examines the correlation between distributed leadership practices of principals, the academic performance of students, and the school climate in government secondary schools in Kohat, Pakistan. It investigates the relationship between the distributed leadership approach of principals and the school atmosphere, as well as its impact on academic achievement. The research involves 30 principals and 198 teachers who completed surveys on distributed leadership practices and school climate. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, and regression models were used for data analysis. The study found a significant correlation between the adoption of distributed leadership by principals and the overall school climate. Furthermore, a moderate correlation was observed between students' academic achievements and the distributed leadership approach of the principal. The research suggests that a principal's distributed leadership positively affects school climate and leads to improved student achievement, although it also indicates a negative impact on students'
academic performance.
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Distributed Leadership, School climate, Students' achievement
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(1) Farid Ullah Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Munir Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of Education University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
(3) Abdul Wahab
Lecturer, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
Understanding Women's Political Motivations in KP: Unveiling the Driving Forces
This study examines the reasons why women get involved in politics, concentrating on the National Assembly and provincial assembly members of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. The relevance of family connections, which facilitate women's entry into politics, is revealed via thematic analysis of interview data. Important motivators include persistence, character traits, inspirational leaders, alluring party platforms, and a need for accountability. Women can participate in politics if they are financially independent and have free time. The study expands on earlier research by illuminating the intricate interplay of institutional, cultural, and individual factors influencing women's political involvement. It places a focus on the necessity of addressing gender-related barriers and encouraging educational reforms to provide women with more leadership abilities. For societal change and democratic governance, political decision-making needs to be more gender diverse. The results provide useful information for political parties and authorities looking to create a welcoming environment for women in politics.
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Women in Politics, Political Participation, Motivation, Family Connections, Leadership, Gender Equality
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(1) Sumera Farid
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
(2) Raza Ullah Shah
Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
(3) Sajjad Hussan
Lecturer, Department of Social Work, University of Malakand, Chakdara Dir Lower, KP, Pakistan.
Impact of Head Teachers' Transformational Style on Students Achievements
This research was done to explore the head teachers’ transformational leadership style, to see its impact on students’ achievement. The descriptive quantitative and survey approach was applied to conduct this research. The data were attained from secondary school teachers about the transformational leadership style of their heads through a five-point questionnaire. The matriculation results of students from sampled schools were also taken to see the effect of the head's leadership style on students' achievements. The purposive sampling method was used to collect data. Eight representative schools were selected from the district Lahore cantonment area and fifteen teachers were selected from each school to collect data and analyse SPSS. The data is presented in frequency distribution tables. Descriptive and influential statistics were applied to infer from data. It revealed that school heads with transformational leadership styles and strict rules regulations clear goals and values had a high effect on students’ achievements.
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School Heads, Transformational Leadership Style, Students’ Achievement
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(1) Muhammad Iqbal
Associate Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Shamim Ullah
Assistant Professor, The Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Rizwan Ahmad
Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punajab, Pakistan.
The Impact of Visionary Leadership on Employee Commitment: Principal Leadership Perspective
The aim of the study is to examine the impacts of Principal Leadership on the performance of teachers. The basic objectives of the study were (a) to find the key dimensions of Principal visionary leadership that contribute to employee commitment in educational settings. (b) To explore the role of communication strategies by principals in enhancing employee commitment through visionary leadership. and (c) How do school principals perceive the impact of visionary leadership on employee commitment within their schools? Information was gathered through questionnaires using a Sample random sampling technique. Only 120 questionnaires were received and using different statistical methods, including mean, percentage, Pearson's correlation, and Regression. Research findings indicate that effective communication strategies employed by principals significantly enhance employee commitment through visionary leadership and also found that there is a significant impact of Principal Leadership on employee commitment.
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Principal Visionary Leadership, Communication Strategies, Employee Commitment
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(1) Abdul Wahab
PhD Scholar, The Institute of Education and Research (IER), Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Fiaz Ahmad
M.Phil Scholar, The Institute of Education and Research (IER), Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
(3) Razia Sultana
M.Phil Scholar, The Institute of Education and Research (IER), Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
A Comparative Analysis of Sustainability Leadership Practices of Principals at Higher Secondary Schools
The aim of this research study was a comparison between sustainability leadership practices of principals at HSS level. The research objectives of this research study were a) to investigate sustainability leadership practices of principals at Higher Secondary school level b) to compare the sustainability leadership practices of principals at Public and Private sector c) To analyze the gender based sustainability leadership practices of principals. Population of this research study was all the principals, all teachers of their schools in Punjab Province. Data were collected from 200 teachers. A self -developed questionnaire was utilized for data collection. Data analysis was done through mean, standard deviation and t. test. Research findings indicate that sustainability leadership practices of principals significantly enhance effective teaching and pedagogical skills of teachers in organizations and generate pleasant and friendly environment for holistic development of learners and all other teaching learning activities.
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Sustainability, leadership, Practices, System Thinking, Emphatic Collaboration, Anticipatory, Strategic Action, Integrated Problem Solving
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(1) Bibi Kausar Perveen
PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Sciences, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Jamila Begum
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
