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The leadership experiences of female secondary school principals in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo

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dc.contributor.advisor Netshitangani, Tshilidzi
dc.contributor.author Makgoka, Kolobe Philliah
dc.date.accessioned 2017-06-02T08:39:20Z
dc.date.available 2017-06-02T08:39:20Z
dc.date.issued 2016-09
dc.identifier.citation Makgoka, Kolobe Philliah (2016) The leadership experiences of female secondary school principals in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22635>
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22635
dc.description.abstract Studies on women principals and leadership have been conducted in both developed and developing countries. Not much research on women leadership has been undertaken in Sekhukhune region in rural Limpopo, South Africa. The study’s interests were in the representation of women in leadership in this region. It sought to explore leadership experiences of women principals working in secondary schools in rural areas. In addition, the study sought to understand what led to their appointment, particularly in a deeply traditional and patriarchal society such as Sekhukhune region, considering both barriers as well as enhancers and how they impacted on their progress to principalship. Data were collected by means of qualitative methods; semi-structured interviews were held with six women principals from public schools only. Structured observation was also conducted during school visits, as well during interviews wherein field notes were also taken. School documents such as SGB and minute books, some policy documents, noticeboard documents, time-books, attendance registers were analysed. Existing literature on women and leadership was reviewed. Data collected was transcribed, analysed, interpreted, and findings were presented. Women principals spoke of their everyday work experiences within the context of sharing challenges and strengths in their careers. The study found out that women are their own motivators, which serves as a strong enhancer. However, women still face organisational barriers particularly in the selection procedures where gender discrimination is evident. Findings revealed that women principals continue to face myriad administrative and personal challenges when caring out their managerial duties. These include resistance from communities and staff often displayed by stereotypical attitudes and discrimination. In order to cope with some of the challenges, participants in this study innovatively employed various leadership styles such as care and nurturing, collaboration, androgyneity and spirituality. Stereotyping still exists as leadership is viewed from a male perspective. In conclusion, this study discovered that women principals displayed some values of liberal feminism in their leadership experiences; they demonstrated that they can do great things by taking part in the public sphere. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xi, 175 leaves) en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Educator en
dc.subject Experience en
dc.subject Leadership en
dc.subject Public school en
dc.subject Principal en
dc.subject Secondary school en
dc.subject Women leaders en
dc.subject DoE (Department of Education) en
dc.subject HOD (Head of Department) en
dc.subject SGB (School Governing Body) en
dc.subject SMT (School Management Team) en
dc.subject.ddc 373.120120820968255
dc.subject.lcsh Women school principals -- South Africa -- Sekhukhuneland en
dc.subject.lcsh High school principals -- South Africa -- Sekhukhuneland en
dc.subject.lcsh Educational leadership -- South Africa -- Sekhukhuneland
dc.title The leadership experiences of female secondary school principals in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Educational Leadership and Management en
dc.description.degree M. Ed. (Educational Leadership and Management)


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