Abstract:
The main purpose of the study was to assess the perception of teachers about male and female
headteachers’ leadership in basic schools at the Suame Metropolis in Kumasi. Three research
questions were used to accomplish the objectives of the study. A sample size of 160 was
selected using simple random techniques. A descriptive survey design was employed which
focused on the administering of closed ended questionnaires. The reliability coefficient of the
questionnaire after pilot test was Cronbach Alfa of 0.87. Data was analysed by means of
descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages. The results of the study showed that
female head teachers were considered assertive, emotional, as well as supportive, while male
head teachers were seen to be decisive and independent, confident, and relationship oriented.
Male head teachers were also found to be more approachable and democratic in decision making, while female head teachers were found to be more capable of disciplining of
teachers and more efficient in the supervision of academic work. It is therefore recommended
that the Ghana Education Service should organize training in leadership and management to
help adequately prepare head teachers to be able to do their work well. In addition, the Ghana
Education Service should discourage gender stereotyping in schools by sanitizing both head
teachers and teachers on the negative effects it has school management.
Description:
A Dissertation in the Department of Educational Leadership, Faculty of Education and
Communication Sciences, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of
Education, Winneba, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for award of the Master
of Arts (Educational Leadership) degree
MAY, 2016