School effectiveness, as perceived by the head-teachers of govt. primary schools in sub-tehsil Renala Khurd
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2001
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UMT, Lahore
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School effectiveness as perceived by the head teachers of Govt. Primary Schools in Sub-Tehsil Renala Khurd. The purpose of the this research study was to know the views of the head teachers of govt. primary schools about school effectiveness and to make suggestions/recommendations for school effectiveness and improvement. Population of the study was limited to all the head teachers of govt. primary schools in Sub Tehsil Renalakhurd. Total population consisted 311 male and female govt. primary schools of which 30 schools were taken by random sampling. Five hypotheses relating to demographic variables (sex, experience, age, marital status and residential status etc.) were formulated. A questionnaire of 2 items was used as a research instrument. Through applying the t-test, one null hypothesis was rejected and four were accepted. By analyzing the data it was found that: ^ Most of the headteachers are clear about the goals of the school. Most of the headteachers have awareness that conducive culture of the school is necessary. Most of the headteachers are clear about the goals of the school. Most of the headteachers believe that democratic leadership helpful for effective school. Most of the headteachers are satisfied with their profession. 'v' Most of the schools, there is full cooperation of all the colleagues. In the light of the findings some recommendations and suggestions were made for school effectiveness and improvement.