An investigation of management systems in selected grant- aided and public schools: a case of two selected secondary schools in Chilanga district.
Date
2020
Authors
Palaza, Mulambo.
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The University of Zambia
Abstract
The Government has been training head teachers in leadership and management. Despite the governments‟ effort to train head teachers in management, they still seem to exhibit lack of leadership skills that negatively affect teacher morale and performance. Although teachers available in both grant- aided and non-grant- aided schools were trained from the same colleges, there seem to be some discrepancies in as far as teacher performance is concerned. In order to
find the reasons to these discrepancies, this study investigated management systems in selected grant-aided and public schools. A qualitative method approach following a descriptive design from two selected secondary schools in Chilanga District was used. The data were collected through interview schedules,
Focus Group Discussions and analysis of documents. Data were analysed thematically through identification of themes and subthemes that emerged from the data. The study revealed that management systems affected teachers‟ performance. Good management systems in grant-aided secondary schools attributed by adequate learning and teaching materials, high teacher morale (teacher motivation), strong school academic policies, controlled enrolment levels, prize giving ceremonies in recognition of outstanding pupil performance and close supervision of teachers and pupils among other factors led to high teacher performance.
The study concluded that government should improve on supervision, funding and stocking of school libraries. The study recommended that Ministry of General Education should step up supervision of schools and take appropriate remedial measures to stop the deterioration of learning and teaching standards in schools.
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Thesis of Master of Educational Management and Administration.