ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of female head teachers’ leadership behaviour on teacher efficacy in selected public basic schools in Sagnerigu District in the Northern Region. The study used descriptive research design. Questionnaire with closed-ended items were used to obtain information for the study. The targeted population for this study comprised all the 17 female head teachers and 170 teachers who have females as their heads in the public basic schools in Sagnerigu District District. Census sampling was used to select all the 187 female head teachers and teachers for the study. Among the major findings were that head teachers’ leadership behaviour strategies were delegating responsibilities to other teachers when necessary and making sure that teachers follow laid down rules and regulations. Leadership behaviour of head teachers impacted on teacher efficacy as they create supportive environment that promote teachers to maximize their potential to be able to teach to the understanding of students and also create a productive atmosphere for teaching and learning. Based on the findings The study recommended that Ghana Education Service (GES) through the Metropolitan, Municipal and Directors in Sagnerigu District organize training workshops on effective leadership initiative for female head teachers.
HANDAAH, L (2021). Influence of Female Head Teachers' Leadership Behaviour on Teacher Efficacy in Selected Public Basic Schools at Sagnerigu District. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/influence-of-female-head-teachers-leadership-behaviour-on-teacher-efficacy-in-selected-public-basic-schools-at-sagnerigu-district
HANDAAH, LYDIA "Influence of Female Head Teachers' Leadership Behaviour on Teacher Efficacy in Selected Public Basic Schools at Sagnerigu District" Afribary. Afribary, 18 Mar. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/influence-of-female-head-teachers-leadership-behaviour-on-teacher-efficacy-in-selected-public-basic-schools-at-sagnerigu-district. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
HANDAAH, LYDIA . "Influence of Female Head Teachers' Leadership Behaviour on Teacher Efficacy in Selected Public Basic Schools at Sagnerigu District". Afribary, Afribary, 18 Mar. 2021. Web. 19 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/influence-of-female-head-teachers-leadership-behaviour-on-teacher-efficacy-in-selected-public-basic-schools-at-sagnerigu-district >.
HANDAAH, LYDIA . "Influence of Female Head Teachers' Leadership Behaviour on Teacher Efficacy in Selected Public Basic Schools at Sagnerigu District" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 19, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/influence-of-female-head-teachers-leadership-behaviour-on-teacher-efficacy-in-selected-public-basic-schools-at-sagnerigu-district