Shared decision-making in the management of secondary schools
- Authors: Phadi, Sibongile Mirriam
- Date: 2012-08-27
- Subjects: Community and school - South Africa , School management and organization - Social aspects - South Africa , Education, Secondary - South Africa - Management
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3201 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6614
- Description: M.Ed. , The aims of this research study are to investigate: the extent to which the principal, teachers, parents and students can be involved in shared decision-making in respect of policy making. to what extent the involvement of stakeholders in shared decision-making is important to them. the opinions of stakeholders in respect of their participation in decision-making which effects them.
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An investigation of teacher self-management as an aspect of collaborative decision-making in selected secondary schools in Katlehong
- Authors: Makibelo, Thomasina Virginia Makgabo
- Date: 2012-08-23
- Subjects: Teacher participation in administration - South Africa - Kathlehong , School management and organization - South Africa - Kathlehong , Education, Secondary - South Africa - Management
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3075 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6495
- Description: M.Ed. , South Africa is currently in the process of coping with massive educational changes. Efforts to improve the quality of teaching and teaming in schools continue rapidly. School reform will succeed when teachers are part of the decision making process and assume personal identification with the outcome. Teachers should be encouraged to be active change agents. The aim of this study was to investigate the aspect of collaborative decision-making and teacher self-management. Probing the effect of collaborative decision making and teacher self-management on effective school management collaborative decision making revolves around issues of participation in solving problems and making decisions. This refers to the mental and emotional involvement of teachers in a group situation that encourages them to contribute to group goals and share responsibility for them. This research study has established that collaborative decision making is one of the hallmarks of school success. Shared decision-making among teachers and school manager's lead to self-management and effective school management. This study has highlighted the following: Collaborative decision making encourages team work and team spirit. The involvement of teachers in collaborative decision making uplift the teacher's aspirations, motivation, commitment, enrolment and compliance. It also creates a sense of ownership that encourages teachers to accept greater responsibility. These enhances self-management. The involvement of all stakeholders in collaborative decision making will enhance total quality management. TOM will lead to higher teacher morale, lower staff turnover, reduce levels of stress and increase job satisfaction. These will improve the quality of education in schools. The results and recommendations of this study can be used to empower school managers and teachers with collaborative decision making skills. The results can also be used to solve problems identified in selected schools and other schools with similar problems in South Africa. This study serves as an indication of the value of teacher teamwork and selfmanagement in improving quality in education. Summarily the research has proved to be of high significance to teachers, school managers, stakeholders and policy makers.
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Teacher control and school management in selected secondary schools in Kagiso
- Authors: Mosebi, Christina Baipedi
- Date: 2014-03-12
- Subjects: Education, Secondary - South Africa - Management , School management and organization - South Africa - Kagiso , Teacher participation in administration - South Africa - Kagiso
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:4290 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9644
- Description: M.Ed. (Educational Management) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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