Abstract:
This research was based on the fundamental reason that headmasters as leaders of
second cycle schools play very influential roles that have both direct and indirect
effect on academic performance. Literature review was carried out to explore the roles
of school heads to help investigate how effective those roles are performed by
headmasters and the challenges that confront them in executing those roles. The study
area was Amenfiman Senior High School in the Wasa Amenfi East Municipality of
the Western Region. Random sampling and purposive sampling were used in
selecting the respondents. Four-Hundred and Nine (409) were sampled. The research
employed both quantitative and qualitative method. Questionnaires and interview
were used as data collection instruments. The research found that the head was
effectively performing most of the administrative roles and was also guided by the
vision and mission of the school. It was also revealed that the relationship between the
headmaster and the wider community was not friendly and therefore did not make the
school attract the support of the community members.
The study found that there was lack of understanding and cooperation from the
teachers, division among the teachers, recognition of those working hard, lack of
support from community members and indiscipline were the challenges that impeded
the effective performance of the head and as a result affected the academic
performance of the students. It was therefore recommended among other things the
school head must emphasize on the school mission and vision at all gatherings of
stakeholders and also take a serious look at clinical supervision in the school.
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