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- ItemDecentralization of school management to boards of governors in secondary schools in Kenya : a case of Trans-Nzoia County(University of Zululand, 2011-01) Sang, J.K.; Sang, Hillary, K.The concept of decentralization of school management to Boards of Governors was adopted by the Teachers Service Commission in an attempt to infuse community participation in the administration of schools. It has also been proposed as the solution to challenges facing the education sector including eliminating government bureaucracy, increasing efficiency and accountability, and improving the quality and relevance of education. In this study we attempt to explore the impact of decentralization of educational services to Boards of Governors on the management of secondary schools in Kenya. The study utilized qualitative data collected from twenty public secondary schools in Trans-Nzoia County, where the views and experiences of school principals on school management by boards were sought. This article reports that while decentralization has many positive aspects, it also has numerous demerits that need to be remedied. It particularly recommends the genuine professionalization of the composition of the boards. The implications of the findings are considered within the wider context of management of education in Kenya.
- ItemPrincipal leadership and its impact on student discipline in Kenyan secondary schools : a case of Koibatek district(University of Zululand, 2012-01) Kibet, M.J.; Kindiki, J.N.; Sang, J.K.; Kitilit, J.K.This paper attempts to establish the relationship between leadership approach and students’ discipline in secondary schools. A descriptive survey design was adopted to obtain data allowing the accurate description of situations or relationships in schools in Koibatek District. The study targeted principals, teachers and students in the schools; the results are presented in form of descriptive statistical techniques. The study found that principals frequently or sometimes involve other stakeholders, particularly teachers, students and to some extent parents, in the management of their schools They communicate clearly to students but frequently retain the final authority over most issues. The study found the existence of a significant relationship between leadership approach and student discipline. It is recommended that principals embrace democratic leadership in their capacities as school leaders by involving teachers, students and other stakeholders in decision making processes.