Teachers’ Perception of PGDSL Program for Leadership Development in Bale Zone, Robe City, Ethiopia. An Empirical Research

Academic Paper , 2019 , 56 Pages

Pedagogy - Job Education, Further Education

The purpose of this seminar essay is to investigate teachers´ perception of the PGDSL (Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership) program for leadership development in Bale Zone, Robe City, Ethopia in selected primary and secondary schools.

Quantitative and Qualitative research approaches using correlation survey research design are used and data was gathered through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.

The participants for this study were selected by simple random sampling and purposive sampling. A total population of 232 teachers and 10 school principals and vice principals was sent questionnaires, from whom the answers of one hundred thirty two (132) selected teachers were used, as well as semi stuctured interviews for ten (10) school principals. The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics (percentage, mean standard deviation) and inferential statistics. Correlations whereas qualitative data was analszed by Major themes and sub themes are described by inductive process.

The finding of this study reveals that teachers, overall, positively perceive the PGDSL Program for leadership.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVATIONS

ABSTRACT

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of the Study
1.2. Statement of the Problem
1.3. Research questions
1.4. Objectives
1.4.1. General objective
1.4.2. Specific objectives
1.5. Significance of the Study
1.6. Limitations of the Study
1.7. Delimitation of the Study
1.8. Definition of key Terms

2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1. Leadership
2.2. School Leadership
2.3. Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership (PGDSL) Program
2.4. Leadership Development
2.4.1. Professional Development
2.4.2. Leadership Skill Development
2.4.2.1. Conceptual Skills
2.4.2.2. Human Skills
2.4.2.3. Technical Skills
2.5. Necessity of (PGDSL) Program
2.6. Policy Issues
2.7. Conceptual Frame Work

3. METHODOLOGY AND RESEARCH DESIGN
3.1. Research Design
3.2. Description of the Study Area
3.3. Source of Data
3.3.1. Primary Sources
3.4. Sample Size and Sampling Techniques
3.4.1. Sampling Techniques
3.5. Data Gathering Tools
3.5.1 Questionnaire
3.5.2. Interview
3.6. Validity and Reliability
3.6.1. Validity
3.6.2. Reliability of the Instruments
3.7. Methods of Data Analysis
3.8. Ethical Considerations

4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1. Data Presentation and Analysis
4.2. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes Acquired from PGDSL Program
4.2.1. Leading Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
4.2.2. Management of Educational Change

5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1. Summary
5.2. Recommendations
5.3. Future Research Implication

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• Author: Asheber Demie (Author)
• Publication Year: 2019
• Pages: 56
• Catalog Number: V492677
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346003225
• ISBN (Book): 9783346003232
• Language: English
• Tags: teachers’, empirical, ethiopia, robe city, zone, bale, development, leadership, program, pgdsl, perception, research