Understanding the Causes of Conflict in Public Schools: A Qualitative Analysis of the Teachers’ Views in Six Schools in Tshongwe Circuit, UMkhanyakude Education District
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2022-07-07
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International Journal of Social Science Research and Review
Abstract
This paper investigates the underlying causes of conflicts in the KwaZulu-Natal provincial
schools and focuses on the experiences and perceptions of various teachers in six identified schools
experiencing intense conflict in the Tshongwe Circuit under the uMkhanyakude District. The study
employed qualitative research methods using a case study design and the convenience sampling approach.
Semi-structured interviews were conducted using an interview schedule. The findings revealed that some
of the sources of conflict emanate from lack of communication, corrupt school governing bodies, laziness
and poor academic performance, gossiping and blackmailing, poor teacher-class attendance, competition
for resources, leadership and management issues, politics and unionism, poor initial teacher preparation
and contestation for school leadership positions. The study recommends the scrapping of school
governing body’s powers to recommend the appointment of school principals, deputy principals and
departmental heads.
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Understanding the Causes of Conflict in Public Schools: A Qualitative Analysis of the Teachers’ Views in Six Schools in Tshongwe Circuit, UMkhanyakude Education District
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Mbokazi, M.S., Masina, J.E., Mbokazi, S.B. and Nsibande, P.E.N., 2022. Understanding the Causes of Conflict in Public Schools: A Qualitative Analysis of the Teachers’ Views in Six Schools in Tshongwe Circuit, UMkhanyakude Education District. International Journal of Social Science Research and Review, 5(7), pp.423-435.