The Effects of Leadership Styles of Headteachers on Academic Performance at Seniagya – Effiduase Sekyere East in the Ashanti Region
Stella Boampong
Department of Educational Leadership, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
William Obeng-Denteh
Department of Mathematics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Ibrahim Issaka *
Department of Mathematics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Patrick Akwasi Anamuah Mensah
Department of Mathematics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of leadership styles of Headteachers on the academic performance of students. The study was a multi-pronged approach, commonly referred to as triangulation combining both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The samples that provided data were from Headteachers, Teachers, Parents, Students and Educational authorities at the district. Data were collected through questionnaire and the analysis of the questions was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS); and in order eliminate errors in the data entry, all data were re-entered through the Epi-Info software interface. The results were also subjected to cross tabulations to bring out details of the results in relation to the independent variables (leadership styles). Over 60% of respondents (271) maintained that the leadership styles of Headteachers have some influence on academic performance of students. The conclusion and recommendations were that Headteachers should be equipped with knowledge and skills in leadership, therefore Teacher Training institutions should incorporate into their curriculum, training in the art and science of leadership in order to groom leaders, right from school.
Keywords: Headteachers, leadership styles, students, teachers, academic performance, effects.