Abstract
M.Ed.
The specific problem of this mini-dissertation is: How do governing bodies
perceive the following function:
20 (1) Subject to this Act, the governing body of a school must-
(b) "Adopt a Constitution". One of the functions of a school governing body is to draw-up a constitution
that will explain how the school must be run. In a school, the school's
constitution forms the basis for all role players to accept their responsibilities
with the view of making the school to function effectively. Here follows the
aims and objectives for conducting this research design:
The general aim for conducting this research project is to find and
identify the significance for adopting the constitution as one of the
eleven functions of the school governing bodies. In order to achieve the above general aim, the following will serve as specific
aims namely:
Determine to what extent the governing body accepts ownership for this
function.
Determine the perceived role of governing bodies in the execution of
this function; and
Set guidelines for effective execution of this function and capacity
building.