Principals Questionnaire

This proposed research analyzes the impact of Stakeholders' engagement practices on learners
participation .This is only conducted among public day schools in Murang'a South Sub County.
Please note that the information requested here is very confidential and will only be used for
academic purposes.
Name of your School:
.......................THAARA SECONDARY SCHOOL......................................................

SECTION ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Age

59 Years

2. Experience as a Principal in years

……………30 Years ………………………………………..

3. Level of education

Phd [ ] Master’s Degree [ ]

Bachelor’s degree [ ] Diploma []
Secondary certificate [ ] Primary certificate [ ]

SECTION TWO: INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS’ PARTICIPATION ON

LEARNERS PARTICIPATION

Principals’ management skills on participation

4. How much do you agree with the following assertions about the management skills of
principals and student participation
5 4 3 2 1
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Teachers and parents alike look on principals for guidance and direction.

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Effective principals have the traits and skills that contribute to rising student
accomplishment levels.
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Hence, Principals' managerial abilities affect schools' overall effectiveness.
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Teachers' morale, productivity, and teamwork can all benefit greatly from
principals' people skills.
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Principals that possess strong interpersonal abilities create classroom
environments that foster learning.
How principals inspire their students to engage in class is a critical factor in 
how engaged those students actually
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A democratic principal would hold staff meetings to discuss and decide on
solutions to issues that arise at school.
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Successful principals know how to prioritize their work and divide their
time between several projects.

Teachers Engagement on Learners participation

5. How much do you agree with the following assertions about teacher participation in the
administration and participation of students in day secondary schools
5 4 3 2 1
In this school teachers are involved in the budget planning for this 

school
Teachers are involved in developing visions and missions for the 

school
Teachers are involved in the organizing function: defining and 

definition of responsibilities
In this institution, educators are strongly encouraged to participate in the 
curriculum development process.
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Instructors play a vital role in the guiding process, (elaborating on
ambiguities and risks, and contributing their expertise, knowledge, and
judgment).
School discipline policies are created with input from teachers. 
A large portion of the school's strategic plan was created with input from 
teachers.
Teachers have a hand in buying supplies and services for the classroom. 
Students’ engagement on Learners participation

6. How much do you agree with the following assertions about students' engagement
in the management and learners' participation in day secondary schools
5 4 3 2 1
Students' engagement is enhanced when they are given a voice in curricular 
decisions.
Getting students involved in resolving conflicts improves their desire to 
learn.
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Students who engage in self-improvement and democratic processes gain a
better understanding of how to divide and delegate authority and the
benefits of doing so.
When students are actively involved in their studies, they perform better 
academically.
Active learning gives students a sense of mastery and competence. 

Improved school climate, student conduct, and adult-child interactions are 

the results of student engagement.
Parents’ engagement on Learners participation

7. When it comes to the administration and engagement of students in daytime secondary

schools, how much do you agree with the following statements
5 4 3 2 1
Decision-making should involve parents. 
Parents are included in the decision-making process. 
There is parental input into the development of academic curriculum. 
Currently, parents are busy with paperwork. 
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Improving students' academic achievement through collaborative problem-
solving between teachers and parents.