LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION IN UGHELLI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE
Abstract
This research work is on leadership and effective secondary school administration in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. This study adopted the descriptive survey design, the instrument for data collection was a researcher made questionnaires. The 20 item instrument adopted the modified 4 point likert scale of SA, A, D, and SD. The sample was 200 drawn from the population of 20 principals and 180 teachers through simple random sampling techniques. Four (4) research questions were analyzed. The instrument was validated by experts and reliability coefficient of 0.82. Established pilot test means were used to answer the research questions. It was found among others that a good leader must possess the ability of innovation and to provide changes when needed, insufficient provision of fund and inadequate infrastructural facilities and poor learning environment hinders effective leadership administration in school. It is recommended among others that secondary education managers should make sure that the selection of school principals is based on qualification and should not be on sex bias.
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