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SCHOOL HEADS LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN THE PERCEPTIONS OF MALE AND FEMALE SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).01      10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).01      Published : Sep 2024

School Heads Leadership Competencies: A Comparative Analysis between the Perceptions of Male and Female Secondary School Teachers

Abstract

    This study seeks to investigate the insights of teachers about leadership competencies of secondary school heads in Malakand division. The study population consisted of 8481 teachers working in three districts i.e. Swat, Malakand and Dir lower. By using cluster sampling probability sampling method, 635 teachers were randomly selected as sample of the study. A highly valid and reliable questionnaire gathered data from secondary school teachers, revealing that heads exhibit strong competencies. Technical competency was highly observed, while conceptual competency was less so. No significant difference was found between male and female teachers' perceptions of school heads' leadership competencies. The study recommended that both pre and in-service trainings and leadership development programs may be arranged for heads to enhance their leadership competencies to effectively manage school activities. Senior teachers may also be involved in different school activities.

    Leader Competencies, Conceptual Competency, Technical Competency, Interpersonal Competency, School Head

    (1) Shakira Munir
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Maksal Minaz
    Lecturer, Department of Education Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Idris
    Chairman, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Munir, S., Minaz, M., & Idris, M. (2024). School Heads Leadership Competencies: A Comparative Analysis between the Perceptions of Male and Female Secondary School Teachers. Global Educational Studies Review, IX(III), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).01

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Munir, Shakira, Maksal Minaz, and Muhammad Idris. 2024. "School Heads Leadership Competencies: A Comparative Analysis between the Perceptions of Male and Female Secondary School Teachers." Global Educational Studies Review, IX (III): 1-10 doi: 10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).01

HARVARD

    HARVARD : MUNIR, S., MINAZ, M. & IDRIS, M. 2024. School Heads Leadership Competencies: A Comparative Analysis between the Perceptions of Male and Female Secondary School Teachers. Global Educational Studies Review, IX, 1-10.

MHRA

    MHRA : Munir, Shakira, Maksal Minaz, and Muhammad Idris. 2024. "School Heads Leadership Competencies: A Comparative Analysis between the Perceptions of Male and Female Secondary School Teachers." Global Educational Studies Review, IX: 1-10

MLA

    MLA : Munir, Shakira, Maksal Minaz, and Muhammad Idris. "School Heads Leadership Competencies: A Comparative Analysis between the Perceptions of Male and Female Secondary School Teachers." Global Educational Studies Review, IX.III (2024): 1-10 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Munir, Shakira, Minaz, Maksal, and Idris, Muhammad (2024), "School Heads Leadership Competencies: A Comparative Analysis between the Perceptions of Male and Female Secondary School Teachers", Global Educational Studies Review, IX (III), 1-10

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Munir, Shakira, Maksal Minaz, and Muhammad Idris. "School Heads Leadership Competencies: A Comparative Analysis between the Perceptions of Male and Female Secondary School Teachers." Global Educational Studies Review IX, no. III (2024): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).01