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How Integrity Attribute of Head of Schools Influences Student Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Tanzania, A Case Study of Mbulu District

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  • Chelestino Simbalimile Mofuga

    (PhD Student at Open University of Tanzania, P.O.BOX 1 MBULU, Tanzania)

  • Dr Joseph Magali

    (Faculty of Business Management, of the Open University of Tanzania, P.O.BOX 34705, D.S.M, Tanzania)

  • Dr Cosmas B Haule

    (Faculty of Business Management, of the Open University of Tanzania, P.O.BOX 34705, D.S.M, Tanzania (Currently Working as Director for Singida Centre))

Abstract

This study assessed the influence of the integrity attribute of the school leaders on the student academic performance in the secondary schools. Explanatory cross-sectional survey design with a concurrent mixed approach using quantitative and qualitative data were employed. A total of 202 teachers used to provide evidence on heads of schools integrity in influencing students’ academic performance using questionnaires, in-depth interview and focus group discussion. The collected data were analysed using SPSS version 23 for quantitative data, and thematic analysis for qualitative data. Significant relationship between integrity and students’ academic performance was revealed. The study concluded that integrity attribute significantly influence positively the students’ academic performance Therefore, the study recommends the government to allocate enough funds for professional development for the aspirant of head of secondary schools and review educational policy on the training and development of teachers before and after appointment into headship post.

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  • Chelestino Simbalimile Mofuga & Dr Joseph Magali & Dr Cosmas B Haule, 2019. "How Integrity Attribute of Head of Schools Influences Student Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Tanzania, A Case Study of Mbulu District," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 3(11), pages 472-481, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:3:y:2019:i:11:p:472-481
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