Perspectives of Administrators, Middle Managers and Classroom Teachers of Competency-based Leadership Training Initiatives on Self-efficacy
Abstract:
The primary aim of this study is to
determine whether or not middle managers' self-efficacy levels impact their
leadership effectiveness and to also determine to what extent competency-based
training needs exist among middle managers. Additionally, the study seeks to
ascertain whether a compulsory competency-based approach to middle managers
training can be taken to resolve training needs. Studies have shown that
self-efficacy, the extent to which an individual believes tasks can be
accomplished, is a fairly new concept, worth researching, as it adds much value
to the areas of education and psychology. Effective leadership at all
educational organizations is paramount to guarantee greater success in Jamaican
schools. Middle managers in primary and secondary schools in Jamaica are senior
teachers, with Posts of Special Responsibilities (POSR); these leaders hold
strategic leadership posts and execute multiple job functions. The overall
purpose of this research is to encourage research and bring about greater
awareness to the area of middle managers’ self-efficacy, leadership and
competency-based training in public schools in Jamaica. Exploring this concept,
the research will seek to address areas of concern, provide much-needed
information and support structures aimed at exploring the areas of concern,
address training needs, and serve as a pointer for further research. The
researcher seeks to collect the viewpoints of administrators, middle managers
and classroom teachers in Jamaican public schools; using a structured and
quantitative research approach, specifically employing a survey method.
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