Effects of School Management Practices on Quality Education in Public Secondary Schools in Rwanda: A of Rwamagana District
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https://doi.org/10.53983/ijmds.v13n10.007Keywords:
School Management Practices, Quality Education, Public Secondary Schools and Rwamagana DistrictAbstract
This study investigated the effects of school management practices on the quality of education in public secondary schools in Rwamagana District, Rwanda. The aim was to analyze the relationship between school management practices and educational quality, guided by Transformational Leadership Theory. A mixed research design was used, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. Data were collected from 9,644 individuals, including students, teachers, Deans of Studies (DOSs), and Head Teachers from four schools. Stratified random sampling selected 324 students, 50 teachers, 5 DOSs, and 5 Head Teachers. The study found that effective school management, particularly communication between students, teachers, and parents, plays a crucial role in enhancing academic performance, engagement, and critical thinking. A significant positive relationship was found between management practices and quality education, with regression analysis showing that school management practices accounted for 79.2% of the variance in educational outcomes. Qualitative feedback emphasized the importance of professional development, strategic planning, and transparency in fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment. The study recommended that all education stakeholders collaborate to improve education quality through effective management practices.
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