Principals’ Leadership Qualities and Teachers Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Maroua 1 Sub-division, Far North Region of Cameroon

Abstract

Purpose : This study endeavored to bring out the qualities of school administrators necessary for achieving laid down objectives. In this study, four variables regarding principals qualities were x –rayed and they are ; use of motivation skills, human relation skills, use of technical skills, and use of communication skills.

Methodology: The researcher employed a qualitative method in bringing out the findings through the development of a questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed to one hundred  teachers who were  selected from four public secondary  schools in the Maroua 1 subdivision in the Far North Region of Cameroon. Twenty five  teachers per school were conveniently and purposefully selected and their responses were analyzed using content analyses method. Out of the 100 teachers who took part  in  the interview, ninety five  concluded the interview giving a response rate of ninety five percent.

Findings: The results showed that human relation skills motivated teachers to be more effective. The  motivation, technical and communication skills influenced  principals’  actions but  not as compared to human relation. 

Conclusion: In conclusion , human relation  skills exhibited by school leaders was the strongest factor that galvanize positive teacher endeavors  but we also had motivation , technical, and good communication skills that assist  school leaders  to be productive.

Recommendation: The study recommend principals to put extra effort in building better relationships in schools and foster a culture and climate  that deals with team work and mutual respect for one another.