Publication: The influence of principals’ management strategies on students’ academic achievements in public secondary schools in Lungalunga sub – county in Kwale county, Kenya
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2024-01-24
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Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies
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This study determined the influence of principals’ management strategies on students’ academic
achievements in public secondary schools in Lungalunga sub – county in Kwale County, Kenya.
The objective of the study was to determine principals’ management strategies of instructional
supervision on students’ academic achievements. The study was guided by management theory.
Since the study involved gathering of quantitative and qualitative data, it adopted mixed method
approach. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. 20 school deputy principals,
20 BOM chairpersons, 20 parent association chairpersons and 546 secondary school teachers
were study’s target population. The researcher sampled 182 respondents using simple random
technique, that is, 6 school deputy principals, 6 BOM chairpersons, 6 parent association
chairpersons and 164 secondary school teachers’. Data was gathered using questionnaires and
interviews. Validity of the instrument was established through piloting of the instruments in Lungalunga sub-county in two secondary schools which were part of the general population
although not considered in the sample. The researcher established the reliability of the instrument
by using of test-retest method. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics with help of Statistical
Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 22) software. Results were presented in form of frequency and
percentages from which inferences and conclusions were drawn. The findings of the study revealed
a critical concerns regarding principal's supervision practices was realized with the biggest
percentage of respondents expressing huge dissatisfaction. The study concluded that there was a
pressing need for comprehensive reforms in instructional supervision to bridge the existing gaps
and enhance students’ academic achievements. By aligning management strategies with the
study’s objective, schools can create a conducive atmosphere where students thrive, educators
excel, and stakeholders actively contribute to the educational journey, ultimately enhancing the
overall quality of education in the region.
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Principal, management strategies, student, academic achievements