Abstract:
The study explored the challenges of women in educational leadership position in
Tano North Municipality, Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. This was a qualitative study
which employed case study design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select
20 participants comprising 15 women in educational leadership position and 5 of their
subordinates for the study. Semi-structured interview guide (for women in educational
leadership positions) and the focus group discussion guide (for their subordinates)
were the instruments used for data collection. The data was analysed using thematic
approach. The study found that women in educational leadership positions adopt the
democratic leadership style in their administration even though they make use of
autocratic leadership style at times. It emerged that some teachers do not accord
female heads the necessary respect due to their culture, religious background and
perception about women in general. Also, the problem of heavy workload associated
with their new positions posed challenges to women in educational leadership
position. It was established that mentoring, professional development coupled with
leadership and administrative support help women in leadership positions to excel. It
is recommended that Tano North Municipal Education office and other gender-based
organizations should periodically organize leadership training programmes for women
to prepare them professionally for leadership position
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Social Studies Education,
Faculty of Social Science Education, Submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Social Studies Education)
In the University of Education, Winneba
