TEAM LEADERSHIP ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF BULO SUB-COUNTY IN BUTAMBALA DISTRICT, UGANDA. A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY.

Authors

  • Nasiri Galiwango Kampala University Author
  • Pheobe Kyomukama Kampala University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/ts3ebd95

Keywords:

Team leadership, Students’ academic performance, Islamic religious education, Public secondary schools

Abstract

Background: The study investigates the effect of team leadership on students’ academic performance in Islamic Religious Studies in public secondary Schools of Bulo sub-county in Butambala District, Uganda.

 Methodology: The study used both descriptive and analytical approaches. The study targeted school administrators, teaching and non-staff, Board of governors, heads of department, and students in the five public schools in Bulo sub-county the total population was 303 and then the total sample size was 205 respondents, the source of the literature review was journals, articles and reports from the different organizations. Primary data was collected and analyzed using quantitative methods and then presented in tables in percentages data analysis was done using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) and the Microsoft Excel software

 Results: The study consists of 205 respondents, who included; directors, head teachers, heads of departments, teachers, and students. 125(60.9%) were male and 80(39%) were female and 60(29.2%) were between 20-29 years old, 96(46.8%) were between 30-39 years old, 49(23.9%) were between 40-49 years old.  The majority of the respondents representing a total of 125(60.9%) generally disagreed that the school management sponsors staff for further studies.

80(39.0%) disagreed that school administrators are open to staff suggestions,156(76.0%) agreed that the staff are engaged in targets and goal setting, and 85(41.4) disagreed that the administrators consult staff members before making a decision.

 Conclusion: It is also possible to assume that a lack of team leadership in public secondary schools harms student academic achievement.

 Recommendation: Leaders need to continually evaluate their leadership styles and perceptions, and understand different cultures, and individual and team motivations.

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Published

2024-04-24

How to Cite

TEAM LEADERSHIP ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF BULO SUB-COUNTY IN BUTAMBALA DISTRICT, UGANDA. A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY. (2024). SJ Education Research Africa, 1(4), 11. https://doi.org/10.51168/ts3ebd95

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