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The importance of education innovation and degree of innovative practices by principals in rural secondary schools in South Africa

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  • Ntsieni Fitzgerald Ramasimu

    (Department of Business Management, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, Pretorıa, 0003, South Africa)

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After the inception of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2000, education emerged as a pivotal concern on the global agenda. The significance of education innovation lies in its ability to enhance the caliber of instruction and bolster school performance. In spite of the various obstacles faced by rural schools in South Africa, certain institutions are exhibiting indications of exceptional performance and advancement in terms of educational innovations, the provision of high-quality education, and the academic achievements of their students. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of principals' comprehension of the significance of educational innovation and their level of implementation of innovative practices on student achievement. The research employed a descriptive case study approach inside a quantitative research framework. A sample size of 108 secondary school principals in the Vhembe District, located in the Limpopo Province, was obtained through the utilization of random sampling procedures. Data collection was conducted through the utilization of questionnaires, while the analysis of the collected data was performed using descriptive statistical techniques. A total of 70 questionnaires were collected and deemed usable, resulting in a response rate of 64.8% for the study. The outcomes of the study indicate that principals within the Vhembe district had a comprehensive understanding of the imperative nature of educational innovation. Additionally, the research revealed that principals are utilizing many new leadership and management approaches in order to improve student achievement. This project aims to contribute to the enhancement of learner performance and the quality of education in secondary schools located in rural parts of South Africa through the promotion of educational innovation. The recommendations of the study hold potential value in the development of policies, the improvement of learner performance, and the provision of education of superior quality. Key Words:Education innovation, secondary schools, principals, innovative leadership, learner performance, south africa, quality education

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  • Ntsieni Fitzgerald Ramasimu, 2023. "The importance of education innovation and degree of innovative practices by principals in rural secondary schools in South Africa," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 12(7), pages 561-573, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:12:y:2023:i:7:p:561-573
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v12i7.2668
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