Challenges facing female managers at Emondlo Circuit in Nqutu district
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2003
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The purpose of this study has been to determine the challenges facing female managers in the schools that they manage in the Emondlo circuit of the Nqutu district. Literature, strategies and models were used to determine empirically how the female managers manage their schools effectively.
Little has been documented about the challenges facing female managers in the new dispensation in South Africa. In addition, little attention is paid to support them in their management roles in schools.
In this study, a self-administered questionnaire method was used to gather data. A 31-item questionnaire was developed to determine the perceptions of respondents regarding the challenges facing female managers at Emondlo circuit.
A random sample of 11 schools managed by females were chosen. In each school, the questionnaire was filled in by the female school manager only.
The empirical investigation conducted revealed that the female managers experienced problems including discipline and absenteeism among both educators and learners. The study also revealed that some of them lacked relevant management skills and knowledge.
The study finally revealed that some female managers have greater barriers to overcome than their male counterparts and that discrimination is a major obstacle to their advancement.
Finally, conclusions were drawn with regard to data gathered from the literature as well as from empirical research findings. In this study, some recommendations are made with regard to research findings. It was found that workshops, staff development programmes and seminars are some of the best strategies in helping the female managers to perform their duties effectively.
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Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF EDUCATION in the Department of Educational Planning and Administration
at the University of Zululand, 2003.
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Women educators--South Africa--KwaZulu-Natal., School management and organization--South Africa--KwaZulu-Natal., Women school principals--South Africa--KwaZulu-Natal.