Evaluating the in-service school leadership training offered by the University of Namibia to principals in Oshana region
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Date
2023
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University of Namibia
Abstract
Many scholars have criticized leadership training approaches for concentrating too
much on technological barriers and administrative skills while ignoring internship. It
is, therefore, the purpose of this study to evaluate what the principals learn in the
Diploma of Educational Management and Leadership training and what its impact is.
The research design for this study is a mixed methods approach applied using a case
study design. The researcher used an interview guide and questionnaire as instruments
to collect data. The total population of the study was one hundred and thirty-seven
(137) principals that were trained by UNAM. A random sampling technique was used
to select principals that underwent the training in Oshana Region. Eight principals
were randomly selected from those who completed the programme. Data were
analysed by arranging responses according to the research questions, and applied an
inductive approach. Findings from the study reported that principals in the Oshana
region, Namibia, noted the relationship between what principals learned in the DEML
and their leadership responsibilities in schools and some insights have been provided.
In relation to their experience regarding the in-service training, the following
suggestions are made: The programme should be more practical than theoretical, more
contact sessions should be included, a post- evaluation of the programme should be
done with participants to assess the practicality of the content learned, and the
programme should include ministerial policies of MoEAC. All of these suggestions
could substantially assist in educating principals and act as a learning process for
educators
Description
A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master of education in leadership, management and policy studies
Keywords
Leadership, Evaluate, In-service training, Principals, Learning