Shaima M.phil-Defence, 2019

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THE RELATIONSHIP OF HEAD TEACHERS

WITH THEIR TEACHING STAFF AT PRIMARY


SCHOOL IN DISTRICT PESHAWAR

Scholar: Shaima Bibi M.Phil (Education)

Supervisor: Dr Amjad Reba

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, UNIVERSITY


OF PESHAWAR
Introduction

The relationship between head teacher and teacher


needs to focus not only on motivational and direction-
setting activities but on the educational content of those
activities and their alignment with intended student
performance (Goldring & Pastemak, 1994). The
relationship between head-teacher and teaching staff can
create such potential in the whole system of education
which enables them to identify and resolve conflicts,
which as a result enhances the academic performance of
students (Hargreaves & Fink, 2012).Keeping this
background in mind, this study aimed to explore the
professional relationship between primary school head
teacher with its school teaching staff and its effect upon
the academic performance of primary level in district of
Peshawar.
Objectives of the study

1. To identify the head-teachers and teachers


relationship at primary level in district Peshawar.

2. To investigate the level of rapport among head


teachers and teachers.

3. To explore the effects of head-teachers and


teachers relationship on students’ academic
performance in district Peshawar.
Methodology
Research Design/Type: Quantitative Survey Method
Research Instrument:
Two Closed Ended Questionnaires one for teachers and one for
the students (in Urdu)

Population and Sampling:


Simple random sampling technique was used There were total 456 girls’ primary,
where total 118155 students were enrolled with total 2225 primary school teachers
(KPESED 2015). 40 Government primary schools in district Peshawar were selected
as sampled schools. In this way 80 teachers and 200 students were selected as a
sample size in this study.

Data Analysis: Data was analyze by using SPSS the result


presented in the tabular form i.e Frequencies, Percentage and
correlation analysis.
Correlation
Heads Teachers

Pearson Correlation 1 .972**

Heads Sig. (2-tailed) .000

Pearson Correlation .972** 1


Teachers
Sig. (2-tailed) .000
Findings of the study
The followings are the findings of this study:

1. Head teachers are not interested in the observation of the classrooms


interaction among the students and teacher.

2 Head teachers visits to classroom are just formality and have no real
value for the teaching and learning process.

3. Head teachers never give feedback to the teachers in the classroom teaching
learning process on the basis of her weak observation in classroom.

4. Head teachers help in the problem solution of the teachers, and even
provide support in time of need. They listen to their teachers’
views especially in front of the parents or students. Head teachers take
consultation with the teachers in the making of time table and above all the
teachers are well aware of the disciplinary rule and action and intention of their
school heads.
Findings of the study

5. The school teachers were satisfied of their school head in terms of


appreciation when they perform well, having good interpersonal
communication and understandings.

6. The level of effective and better Teacher-Student Interaction (TSI) has


also reported to have positive impacts on the students’ overall
academic and personality development such as in the areas of
motivation, learning more, having creativity, reduction in drop-out
rate, students’ personality development, social and moral
developments, building of self-confidence etc.

Overall all the school head-teachers, teachers are performing their duties
with a sense of responsibility for the academic achievements of the
students.
Recommendations of the Study
1. One of the recommendations of this study is that school
heads may be trained in the process of how to carry out
effective evaluation of the teaching staff while teaching their
subjects in classrooms. This will be also a positive point to
boost students’ academic performance.

2. The second recommendation is that school heads may be


trained that how to keep the record of the teachers and
students teaching and academic performances respectively.

3. The third one is that school heads may be trained that how to
lead teachers in democratic style for the benefits of the
students.

4. The fourth recommendation is the school teachers may


also be trained in the effective teaching methodologies in
classroom and also in the area of interpersonal relationship so
as to have cordial professional relationship in schools.
Thank You

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