IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Betta Tsemato Ambaw

Volume : VI, Issue : II, February - 2017

LEADERSHIP EFFECT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN THE UPPER PRIMARY SCHOOLS OF GAMO GOFA ZONE IN SNNPR OF ETHIOPIA

Betta Tsemato Ambaw

Abstract :

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of current leadership practice on students’ academic performance. To this end, descriptive survey design as well as both quantitative and qualitative methods was employed. The study included 2 sample schools selected by maximum variation sampling technique based on academic performance. It considered a total of 330 participants composed of school leaders and teachers that were entirely included, and student respondents who were selected by simple random sampling technique. The data were analyzed using independent samples t–test and multiple regressions. The findings indicated that leadership practice had high effect on academic performance. Moreover, the study indicated that more effective leadership practice enhanced academic performance regardless of poor learning environment, whereas less effective leadership practice hindered academic performance regardless of more conducive learning environment. Thus, it is recommended that the school leaders in the study area need to enhance their leadership skills through different forms of training and applying appropriate leadership styles. Besides, alternative solutions need be sought through rigorous research.