The role of the school principal in the implementation of outcomes-based education in KwaMashu schools
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Authors
Mazibuko, Sipho Patrick
Issue Date
2009-08-25T10:47:21Z
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Curriculum 2005 , Implementation , Instructional leadership , KwaMashu , Outcomes-based education , Principal , School , Role
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Abstract
The introduction of outcomes-based education in South African schools has changed the roles of all role players. For outcomes-based education to be successfully implemented everyone should fully understand these new roles. Since the principal should ensure that there is effective teaching and learning at school, this study explored his/her role in the implementation of outcomes-based education. This study includes a literature review of instructional leadership and outcomes-based education in South African schools. A qualitative investigation of the role of the school principal in the implementation of outcomes-based education in KwaMashu schools was conducted. Data were analysed, discussed and synthesised. It was found, inter alia that principals and educators do not fully understand the instructional role of the principal in the implementation of outcomes-based education. Lack of training appeared to be the major reason that exacerbates the problem. Based on findings, recommendations for improving the role of the principal were proposed.
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Citation
Mazibuko, Sipho Patrick (2009) The role of the school principal in the implementation of outcomes-based education in KwaMashu schools, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/859>