How Integrity Attribute of Head of Schools Influences Student Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Tanzania, A Case Study of Mbulu District

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue XI, November 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186

How Integrity Attribute of Head of Schools Influences Student Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Tanzania, A Case Study of Mbulu District

Chelestino Simbalimile Mofuga¹, Dr Joseph Magali², Dr Cosmas B Haule³

¹PhD Student at Open University of Tanzania, P.O.BOX 1 MBULU, Tanzania
²Faculty of Business Management, of the Open University of Tanzania, P.O.BOX 34705, D.S.M, Tanzania
³Faculty of Business Management, of the Open University of Tanzania, P.O.BOX 34705, D.S.M, Tanzania (Currently Working as Director for Singida Centre)

Abstract: – This study assessed the influence of the integrity attribute of the school leaders on the student academic performance in the secondary schools. Explanatory cross-sectional survey design with a concurrent mixed approach using quantitative and qualitative data were employed. A total of 202 teachers used to provide evidence on heads of schools integrity in influencing students’ academic performance using questionnaires, in-depth interview and focus group discussion. The collected data were analysed using SPSS version 23 for quantitative data, and thematic analysis for qualitative data. Significant relationship between integrity and students’ academic performance was revealed. The study concluded that integrity attribute significantly influence positively the students’ academic performance.

Therefore, the study recommends the government to allocate enough funds for professional development for the aspirant of head of secondary schools and review educational policy on the training and development of teachers before and after appointment into headship post.

Key Words: Integrity, leadership, Academic performance.

ABBREVIATIONS:
HoS Head of school
FGDs Focused group discussion
SPSS Statistical Package for Social Scientists
RCC Regional consultative meetings
NECTA National Examination Council of Tanzania
SD Standard Deviation
DA Strongly Disagree
DA Disagree
NT Neither disagrees nor agrees
AG Agree
SA Strongly agree

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