APPENDIXE A
HARAMAYA UNIVERISTY Collage of Education and Behavioral
sciences Department of Educational planning and Management
1.1. Questionnaire to be filled by Teachers and Principals
The main purpose of this questionnaire is to gather relevant data to practices and challenges of
school leaders in improving the quality of education in public secondary schools of jigjiga city
administration, Somali regional state. The responses you provide have a constructive and
paramount importance for the successful accomplishment of this study. So, you are kindly
requested to give your genuine response. Your response was used only for academic purpose and
remained confidential.
Part I: - Background Information Instruction:-
• Please make a tick mark (√) in the boxes provided.
• Please give only one answer to each item unless you are requested to do
otherwise Name of the school ----------------------------------------------------------------
1. Sex: A. Male B. Female
2. Age A. 25 years and below B. 26—35years C. 36----45years
D. 46—55years E.56years and above
3. Level of education:
A. Certificate B. Diploma C. BA/BSc/Bed D. M.A/M.Sc
4. Field of Study (principals)
A. Educational Leadership/EDPM B. One of subject given in school
5. Years of service: as a teacher
A. 5 years and below B. 6-10 years C. 11-15 years D. 16- 20 years
E. 21 years and above
6. Years of service: as a principal
A. 5 years and below B. 6-10 years C. 11-15 years D. 16- 20 years
E. 21 years and above
7. How were you appointed to your position?(principals)
By placement By competition By promotion
8. Which of the following methods of appointment of principals do you prefer?
(principals)
A. By placement B. By competition C. By promotion
Part II. School leaders Practices in improving quality of education in secondary schools
1.To what extent principals involve and work with parents and other stakeholders so as
to improve and help the environment for teaching and learning process.
Please kindly rate the variables by putting “✓“under the scale you agree, use the
following scales; very high (5), high (4), medium (3) low (2) and very low (1)
No Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
The extent to which principals:
1 Involve Parents in formulating school policy and programme
2 Involve stakeholders for implementing school policy and programme
3 Involve Parents in student discipline problem
4 Invites parents to participate in meetings
5 Creates a strong link between the school and stakeholders for the
implementation of quality education
2.To what extent teachers are satisfied in their principal performance. Please kindly
rate the variables by putting “✓“under the scale you agree, use the following
scales; very high (5), high (4), medium (3) low (2) and very low (1)
No Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
The extent to which the principal:
1 Involves and works cooperatively with staff in executing school rules
and regulations
2 Works cooperatively with staff for solving problems and making
participatory decision – making
3 Encourages individual to self – evaluate performance and identify the
area of improvement
4 Build conciseness and acceptance on established rules and regulations
3. What are decision making styles principals practice in the school? Please rate the
variables by putting “✓“under the scale you agree, use the following scales strongly
agree (5), agree (4), undecided (3), disagree (2) and strongly disagree (1)
No Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
1 Focuses on punishment to manage behavior and enforce rules
2 The principal makes decisions independently and expects compliance
3 Principal gives emphasis to group decision – making
4 Principal consult staff and take their ideas into consideration before
taking decision
5 Staff have complete freedom to make decisions, encouraging autonomy
6 The principal aims to meet the needs of all stakeholders for mutual
4. Principal Leadership Practices with respect to creating conducive school environment.
Please kindly rate the variables by putting ―✓―under the scale you agree, use the
following scales; very high (5), high (4), medium (3) low (2) and very low (1)
No Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
1 Ensures a safe and secure environment for students and staff
2 Oversees the maintenance of school facilities (e.g., classrooms,
laboratories, libraries) to ensure they are conducive to learning
3 Fosters a positive and inclusive school culture that respects and values
diversity
4 Implements effective strategies for managing student behavior and
discipline
5 Provides adequate support services for students, including counseling
and special education.
6 Encourages and supports collaboration and teamwork among students
and staff.
5.Availability of resources in schools for effective teaching and learning. Please kindly
rate the variables by putting “✓“under the scale you agree, use the following
scales; very high (5), high (4), medium (3) low (2) and very low (1)
No Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
The extent to which your school has:
1. There are enough qualified teachers for all subjects.
2. All necessary textbooks for every subject are available to students
3. Sufficient reference books are accessible at the school library.
4. Adequate amount of budget
5. Science education laboratories are adequately equipped.
6. The school provides adequate sporting space and facilities.
7. Classrooms are clean, well-ventilated, and well-lit.
8. Adequate furniture is provided in each classroom according to the student
population.
9. There are adequate toilet facilities for both genders at the school.
10. The school ensures a sufficient supply of clean drinking water.
11. There are enough computers and accessories allocated to students.
Part III. Major challenges encountered by school leaders in improving the quality of
education.
The followings are challenges that may hinder leadership effectiveness of school principals.
Please rate each problem to what extent it affects leadership practices of school principals
from very low to very high and put (✓) mark, which closely represents your opinion,
strongly agree (5), agree (4), undecided(3), disagree(2), and strongly disagree(1)
No To what extent do the following challenges may hinder leadership 5 4 3 2 1
practices?
1 Insufficient professional development opportunities for staff
2 Lack of adequate resources.
3 The problem of work overload
4 Lack of personal leadership quality
5 Social, organizational and cultural context and school nature
6 Selection and placement of school principals.
7 In adequate support from regional education bureau
8 Quick turnover of the principal.
9 Problem of working with parents and the community in general.
10 High student-to-teacher ratio
11 High teacher turnover
APPENDIX B
INTERVIEW GUIDE FOR EDUCATION EXPERT
a) What leadership practices are employed by school leaders to improve quality education in
the secondary schools?
b) What challenges faced in the efforts of enhancing the quality of education in secondary
schools do school leaders reported?
c) What possible measures do you recommend to solve the challenges school leaders
encountered in provision of quality education in Secondary Schools?
APPENDIX C
INTERVIEW GUIDE FOR PRINCIPALS
a) What leadership practices do you employ to improve quality education in the secondary
schools?
b) What challenges faced in the efforts of enhancing the quality of education in your
secondary school?
c) What possible measures do you think can solve the challenges you encountered in
provision of quality education in your Secondary School?
