School Leaders Rroles In Creating A Conducive School Environment For Learning In Secondery Schools Of North Shoa Zone

The purpose of this study was to analyze school leaders’ efforts in creating conducive school rnenvironment for learning in secondary schools of North Shoa Zone. To achieve this purpose, the rnembedded research design with quantitative and qualitative approaches was employed. rnInterview, questionnaire, document analysis and observation checklist were used as instrument rnof data collection. Data were collected from 10 government secondary schools. A total of 107 rnteachers, 73 SIC members, 10 PTA head and 5 secondary school supervisors were used for the rnstudy. The data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean scores, and narrative rndescription.The study indicates most of the respondents were experienced enough and had rnawareness about their school nature and culture. The study found that most school leaders were rnnot qualified with leadership profession. According to this study, secondary school environment rnwas moderately conducive for learning regarding to school facilities and students empowerment. rnHowever, the extent to which students were supported in schools was underway in secondary rnschools. In terms of school facilities, there were inadequate facilities like standard laboratories rnand libraries, lack of access and use of technologies like internet and adequate computers and rnseparate latrines. Regarding to empowerment of students, opportunity for gender equality of rnstudents to participate in school leadership was under way. Provisions of supports for students rnwere problematic in secondary schools. In this case, students with special needs were ignored rnwhich needs nearby support. Regarding to school facility and students support, low role were rnemployed by school leaders in creating conducive learning school environment that address the rnphysical and mental health needs of all students and staff. They employed moderate rolernregarding to empowering students. Low leadership competency, technical skill and experience of rnschool leaders were among the factors highly affecting school leaders to create conducive rnlearning school environment. Based on the findings, some recommendations were suggested. rnFirst, School leaders should use their understanding of SIP to enhance conducive school rnenvironment for learning. Second, MoE and REB should provide training for school leaders in rnprofessional development activities and bring competent and trained personnel to the leadership rnposition.

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