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Lecture 9 On Principalship
Lecture 9 On Principalship
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Introduction
Principal main functions is to organize so that there is
optimum learning for students, by deploying people, time
and space to best advantage.
A principal need to be ambitious and always looking for
new ideas to enhance and improve teaching and learning
process.
Principal responsibilities covers three dimensions, which
are teachers & supporting staff, students, and society.
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School Principal is..
Principal is the head administrator of a school who
has been appointed to his position by the ministry of
education. The principal have the legitimate power
and makes the executive decisions that govern the
school, as well as having the authority over the
teachers/staff. The principal is usually also the chief
displinarian of the students.
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WHO IS A SCHOOL PRINCIPAL?
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In larger schools the principal is assisted by one
or more vice, assistant or deputy principals. They
are second in position behind the principal in
running the school.
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IDEAL CONCEPTIONS OF THE PRINCIPALSHIP
i. Definitions of the principals roles and responsibilities
have changed over time.
1. Leadership behavior
2. Communication skills
3. Group processes
4. Curriculum & instruction
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CONTD
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Tasks and Roles
1. Leadership Behavior
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2. Communication Skills
Persuasively articulate their beliefs and effective defend
their decisions..
Write clearly and concisely so that the message is
understood by the intended audience
Apply facts and data to determine priorities
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3. Group Processes
Involve others in setting short- and long- term goals
Apply validated principles of group dynamics and
facilitation skills
Understand how to resolve difficult situations by use
of conflict-resolution methods
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4. Curriculum
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5. Instruction
Understand and apply the principles of growth and
development
Regularly assess the teaching methods and
strategies being used at the school to ensure that
they are appropriate and varied
Understand and apply validated principles of
teaching and learning
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6. Performance
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7. Evaluation
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8. Organization
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9. Fiscal
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10. Political
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Functions of School Principal
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The Principal as a Manager
Instructional managers
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The principal needs to make sure each step of
the education system is communicating.
The principal functions as an intermediary
between the community, the district school
board, and state administrators.
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The Principal as a Leader
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Including the parents and teachers in decision
making is one of the best ways to ensure their
support on a certain change or policy.
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The Principal as a Motivator
The principal must learn to sustain a high moral standard with his or her
faculty.
Listen
Listening to everyone will ensure a higher overall morale and
better relationships between the faculty and administrators
Spending time.
Spending one-on-one time with a teacher or having lunch with a
group of students are ways a principal can show he or she
understands each person has individual needs.
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The 15 behaviors of principals
Rutherford et al. (1983)
1. They have a clear vision of long-range goals for the
school.
2. They work intensely with brute persistence, to attain
their vision.
3. Achievement and happiness of students is their first
priority.
4. They have high expectations for students, teachers and
themselves.
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5. They are actively involved in decision-making relative
to instructional and administrative affairs.
6. They attend to instructional objectives as well as
instructional strategies and planning.
7. They collect information that keeps them well
informed about the performance of their teachers.
8. They will involve teachers in decision-making but
within the framework of established goals and
expectations.
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9. Directly or indirectly they provide for
development of teachers knowledge and
skills.
10.They protect the school and faculty from
unnecessary instructions.
11.They will seek policy changes at the district
level for benefit of the school.
12.They give enthusiastic support for change .
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13.They provide for the personal welfare of
teachers.
14.They model the norms they want teachers to
support.
15.They aggressively seek support for resources
within and outside the school to foster goals of
the school.
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Characters of Principal
Daniel D. Trotter would suggest to any principal who cares
to be respected and admired by both students and
teachers;
1.Always be completely open to teachers.
2.It is important that you always speak pleasantly to your
teachers and never put them down in the presence of others.
3.Be generous with praise and cautious with criticism. Be
quick to give credit to others when it is due to them.
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4. Always tell the truth even when it hurts.
5. Be easily approachable.
6. Be seen! A principal should be in the school
halls when students are in the halls.
7. Make discipline your number one concern.
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8. Never accept an accusation against a teacher until you
first speak with that teacher.
9. Be open to teachers suggestions and, if you disagree,
be pleasant in your discussion.
10.When you deal with teachers, remember two things:
Tell the truth and treat others like you would want to
be treated.
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Prerequisites to Good School Management
Trust
Rapport
Common vision
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Know what is going on at your school
Ask Questions
But remember Probe; dont cross examine
Probe; dont coach
Inquire; dont challenge
Uncover; dont trap
Draw out; dont pump
Guide; dont dominate
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Get out of your office and see what is going on
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Create a Positive Atmosphere
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Practice active listening
1. Paraphrase feelings accurately
2. Paraphrase content accuratelyrepeat the content of
what is heard in own words
3. Use door openers Tell me more; Sounds
interesting
4. Use acknowledgment responses Mm-mm; Yes;
Right; Certainly
5. Use non-verbal Look at the person; nod head; lean
forward
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Teacher begins crying
Let the teacher cry; then try to reassure
Offer a tissue; remain silent for a while; use a soothing
tone of voice
In extreme cases, stop the conversation and reschedule
for another time
Try to change the subject; find something in common or
something positive to discuss
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Teacher is angry
Smile and give positive responses
Ask, Is there anything you would like to discuss before with me
before we..
State, Remember, we are here to work together
Be confident; maintain good eye contact
Put some distance between you and the teacher
DONT Argue
DONT allow the teacher to be abusive
Ignore offensive language
Remain CALM
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Teacher shows confusion
Ask --Would you like for me to clarify
something?
Rephrase the statement
Ask --What is the nature of your confusion?
State --Ill help if I can, or if I dont know, Ill
find the answer
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Teacher is frustrated
Try to minimize stress by talking informally for a brief
time
Take a short break, if possible
Explain that perfection is not expected
Emphasize strengths
Try to identify the cause of frustration
Be supportive
Try to make a positive statement
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Teacher receives suggestions, but becomes defensive
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Be an Empathetic Listener
Demonstrate an open, accepting attitude through body
language and furniture placement
Give the staff member complete attention and
concentrate on the their words and body language
Limit remarkslet the staff member do most of the
talking
Listen and look for feelings
Help the them stay on the subject
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Dont think ahead planning an answer think about
what the person is saying
Dont attempt to analyze the person
Dont judge or categorize the person or form a biased
opinion
Dont tell a someone not to feel that way that is
beside the pointthe fact is the they do feel that way
Dont complete sentences for them
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Responsibilities of School Principal
The principal are responsible to lead through:
professional knowledge
organizational and administrative competence
ability to work out a good school policy and
put it into effect
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skill in the delegation of authority
ability to understand the professional
problems of teachers, especially young and
inexperienced teachers, and to give
professional guidance; and
ability to establish good working
relationships with staff and parents.
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Characteristics of Successful Principals
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5. Enthusiastic as principals and accepted their
responsibilities as a mission rather than as a
job.
6. Committed to education and could distinguish
between long-term & short-term educational
goals.
7. They were adaptable.
8. They were able strategists.
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Conclusion
Overall, the school principal functions and resposibilities
that are desired by the teachers are:
To design task that focus on content, functions, and work
relations in achieving school purpose and job satisfaction
among teachers
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