Perceived Impact of School Leadership on the Instructional Performance of Teachers at Secondary Level

Abstract

This research has investigated the role of secondary schools’ principals on the instructional performance of teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The major objectives of the study were to identify the perceived impact of school leadership on the instructional performance of teachers at secondary level; to examine the perceived impact of school leadership on the lesson planning of teachers at secondary level This research was quantitative in nature. Population of the study were 296 principals and 3830 teachers of four districts; namely Dir (L), Malakand, Swat and Bajuar. 230 principals and 972 teachers were selected as sample by Yamani formula. Data was collected through questionnaires, developed by the researcher. Validity and reliability of the questionnaires were analyzed through SPSS 22. The collected data was tabulated and analyzed though SPSS. Percentage, means ANOVA and regression analysis were the statistical techniques used for the analysis of data. Findings revealed that there was significant impact of Principals on the instructional performance of teachers. Several recommendations were put forward and suggestions were made for future researchers.