Head Teachers' Leadership Practices and Teachers’ Self-Efficacy at Elementary Level: A Correlational Study

Authors

  • Dr. Muhammad Arshad Javaid Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore, Dera Ghazi Khan Campus, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Dr. Muhammad Arslan Raheem Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore, Dera Ghazi Khan Campus, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Gulfaraz Ahmad M. Phil Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore, Dera Ghazi Khan Campus, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2024(5-IV)01%20

Keywords:

Head Teacher, Leadership, Teacher, Teachers' Self-Efficacy

Abstract

The main objective of the study was to find out the relationship between head teachers' leadership practices and teachers’ self-efficacy. The study was delimited to male elementary school teachers (ESTs) of Tehsil Dera Ghazi Khan. The sample of the study was 80 male elementary school teachers (ESTs) selected through cluster random sampling technique. Data was collected from teachers by using two research instruments; Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) and Nature of School Leadership Practices Scale (NSLPS). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for the analysis of data. The results of the study showed that there was a positive correlation between head teachers' leadership practices and teachers' self-efficacy. It was recommended that Head teachers should demonstrate professionalism by supporting teachers, understanding their needs and providing them positive feedback.

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2024): October to December

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2024-10-10

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Javaid, M. A., Raheem, M. A., & Ahmad, G. . (2024). Head Teachers’ Leadership Practices and Teachers’ Self-Efficacy at Elementary Level: A Correlational Study. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 5(4), 01–09. https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2024(5-IV)01

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Vol. 5 No. 4 (2024): October to December

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