International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences

  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 3

Effect of principal's leadership style on the quality of education in private franchised secondary school in Punjab, Pakistan

  • Author:
  • Shahab Abdul Wahab
  • Total Page Count: 10
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 140 to 149

M.Phil (Education), Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan Research

Abstract

The focus of this study is to explore the effect of principals’ leadership style on quality of education. An additional objective was to investigate leadership styles of principals through the observations of teachers hold of such leadership styles effect on quality of education, and the specific principal behaviors that enhance quality of education. The study was concerned to the private franchised secondary school in Punjab, Pakistan. Research outcomes exposed leaders/administrators with optimistic and collective styles generate a helpful atmosphere in institution. The principals with a more work experience, professionally and academically qualified give better results of school and education as well. Staff members usually discus principal's different styles of leadership and their relation with each other, and also about their expectations of principals’ leadership style using in the institution. Teachers’ main concern is that principal should know all expects of their school, and give freedom to take necessary action in class. High moral, intellectual and integrated principal is preferred by majority of the teachers.

Keywords

Leadership, Principal's Leadership style, Quality, Education, School