Bestuursontwikkeling van skoolhoofde van sekondêre skole in Lebowa

Abstract

By means of a literature study it was determined that the role of the principal has changed dramatically over the last few years, from head teacher in the past to manager of a complex organisation. The most important management tasks of the principal were enlightened and it was concluded that principals preferably should possess management experience and management qualifications to cope with their task. It was stated that principals must never stagnate but that they should develop themselves at professional level. To cope with the changes they should regularly attend in-service training courses on educational management. Self-development by principals should eventually lead to the acquiring of a post degree in educational management. From the empirical investigation undertaken, it was determined that the majority of secondary school principals in Lebowa are not in the possession of management qualifications. Most of the principals are, however, academically well-qualified and are busy studying. Finally the assumption was made that the task of the principal in Lebowa must be very difficult due to numerous problems such as lack of infrastructure in schools and the turmoil in which the activists have plunged the entire educational system. Certain recommendations were made and guidelines were given on management development for principals in Lebowa.