Abstract:
The main objective of the study was to investigate the areas teachers are involved in
decision making in Junior High School at Bosomtwe District in the Ashanti Region. The
study employed descriptive survey design. The population for the study comprised
teachers of the public and private junior high schools at Bosomtwe District. Purposive
sampling techniques was used to select 160 teachers. Questionnaire was the main
instrument used. The data gathered were analysed using descriptive statistics. The study
revealed that teachers are involved in project planning, formulating school plans, and
decisions concerning the use of school facilities. The finding showed that the autocratic
leadership style of school heads and busy schedule of teachers are the factors affecting
teachers participating in decision making. It was discovered that sharing responsibility
with the teachers establishing good interpersonal relationship with teachers are the major
strategies to enhance teacher participation in school decision making process. Conclusion
was made that teachers are less involved at certain areas in school decision making
process in JHS at Bosomtwe District. It was recommended that teachers should be given
more opportunities to come together and share different ideas and experiences with
school administration.
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 requirement for award of the Master of Arts (Educational Leadership) degree
DECEMBER, 2020