Table of Contents
DECLARATION
APPROVAL
DEDICATION Ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ACRONYMS
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE 1
1. INTRODUCTION I
1.0 Background to the Problem 1
1.1 Statement of the Problem 6
1.2 The Purpose of the Study 6
1.3 Objectives of the Study 6
1.4 Research and Question 6
1.5 The Significance of the Study 7
1.6 Limitations of the Study 7
CHAPTER TWO 8
LITERATURE REVIEW 8
2.0 Introductions 8
2.1 Basic Leadership Styles 8
2.1.1 Autocratic or Authoritarian Leadership Style 8
2.1.2 Democratic/Collaborative Leadership Style 9
2.1.3 Laissez-fair Leadership Style 10
CHAPTER THREE 11
RESEARCH METHODOLOGy 11
3.0. Introduction 11
3.1. Research Design 11
3.2. Study area, Population and Sample Size 12
3.4 Sample size and selection techniques 13
3.5 Data Collection Methods 14
3.5.1 Interview 14
3.5.2 Documentary Review 15
3.5.3 Observation Schedules 15
3.6 Validity and Reliability of Instrument 17
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3.7 Data Analysis Procedures .17
3.8 Ethical Issues and Consideration is
CHAPTER FOUR 19
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF FINDINGS 19
CHAPTER FIVE 23
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMENTATIONS 23
5.0 Introduction 23
5.1 Summary of the Study 23
5.2 The Main Findings of the Study 24
5.2.1 Head Teacher Leadership and Schools’ Goals, Vision and Mission 24
5.2.2 Head Teacher Leadership and Teachers Performance 24
5.2.3 Head Teacher Leadership and Teacher Rewards 25
5.3 Conclusion 25
5.4 Recommendations 26
5.4.2 Recommendation for Further Research 26
REFERENCE 27
Appendix I 31
Appendix II 32
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the role of head teacher leadership styles and teachers performance in Kakooge sub-county secondary schools Nakasongola district. The study was conducted under three research tasks which guided the s/nd3’. First/v. to find out whether heads of schools clarij5~ schools’ goal.s~ mission and vision to teachers and students and know which way to go. Secondly, to find out if heads schools constantly monitor performance to remove impediments hindering students improved performance. Thirdly, to find out if school heads reward teachers and students as well as facilitate teacher ‘s professional development in secondary schools, The study employed qualitative approach Thus, it is qualitative enquiry. Data were collected 110111 Nakasongola District in central region. Random purposive sampling procedures it’ere adopted to sample 39 respondents including heads of schools, teachers and students, Data were collected through interviews, documentary review and observation, and analyzed using content analysis technique. The findings revealed that most schools had neither strategic nor ii’hole plans. Some schools had no clear goals, visions or missions. Rewards were provided /0 teachers and students basing on performances in academic and extra-curricular activities with a tendency ofboth teachers and students appearing to perform better in aspects which are rewarded and poor where they are not rewarded The study suggests that heads of schools’ must clan/ui goals, missions and visions, monitor performance and reward.