The Relationship Between Teachers’ Use of Managerial Skills and Class Control in Secondary Schools of Buhweju District

Abstract

The study was about teachers’ use of managerial skills and class control in secondary schools in Buhweju District. The study adopted a correlational research design. The study population included the District Inspector of Schools, District Education Officer, headteachers, and teachers. The sample size was 176. The study employed interviews and observations as research methods. The researcher developed the interview guide and observation checklists as data collection instruments. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically by organizing, interpreting, and drawing conclusions, while quantitative data from the observations was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 was used to analyze the quantitative data. The study findings showed a moderate positive statistically significant relationship between teachers’ use of managerial skills and class control (r = 0.512**, p = 0.000). It was concluded that there is a significant relationship between teachers’ use of managerial skills and class control in secondary schools in Buhweju District. The study recommended that the District Education Officer, District Inspector of Schools, and headteachers organize workshops and training sessions, implement mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teachers, and establish mentorship programs to improve teachers’ managerial skills. Teachers should attend continuous professional development courses and collaborate with administrators to develop a comprehensive policy outlining acceptable methods of class control.