Assessment of the Targets of School Administrators in School Self-Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Activities in Public Secondary Schools

Agnetha A. Mhapu & Daniel K. Mokoro
Department of Education, Tumaini University Makumira
Email: agnethmhapu01@gmail.com/ danielkosia77@gmail.com

Abstract: This study investigated the targets of school administrators in school self-evaluation of teaching and learning activities in public secondary schools. The study was guided by Transformational Leadership and organizational learning theories. A qualitative research approach with a case study research design was used. The sample size of the study was a total of 45 participants including 30 teachers, 3 heads of school, 3 academic teachers and 9 heads of departments, who were selected through purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Interview and questionnaire methods were used to collect data from teachers, heads of school, heads of departments (HoD) and academic teachers. Data collected were analyzed through frequency distribution, percentages and thematic analysis. The study revealed that school administrators implement school self-evaluation with targets of promoting effective teaching and learning process and resources management. The study concluded that school self-evaluation is implemented in public secondary schools to foster teaching activities, and overall school educational goals. The study recommended that school self-evaluation should be implemented regularly to foster effective teaching and learning activities in public secondary schools.