Factors influencing preparation of strategic plans in secondary schools in Kikuyu District, Kenya
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence preparation
of the Strategic Plans in the Secondary Schools Kikuyu District. Five research
questions were formulated to guide the study. The research objectives sought to;
establish how school administration; cooperation of teachers, students’
involvement and lastly how cooperation by the Board of Governors influence
preparation of strategic planning in Secondary Schools in Kikuyu District. The
study employed descriptive survey design. The sample comprised on 19
principals and 190 teachers. Data were gathered by use of questionnaires. Data
were analysed by use of qualitative and quantitative techniques. Findings
revealed that the school administration facilitated the preparation of strategic plan
through involvement of teachers, parents and BOM. Findings also revealed that
preparation of strategic plan was enhanced by the cooperation of teachers and
their willingness to participate in the process. Principals’ leadership styles had a
high positive influence on the preparation of strategic plan. Teachers indicated
that allocation of human resources had a positive influence. The role of B.O.G in
school management had a high positive influence on the preparation of strategic
plan. It was also revealed that there were several challenges that school faced in
the preparation of strategic plan. Based on the findings the study concluded that
school administration influenced the preparation of strategic plan. It was also
concluded that there was cooperation from the BOM on preparation of strategic
plan. The study also concluded that. The BOM members were ready to meet to
discuss the strategic plan preparation. The study concluded that school culture
and visionary leadership had contributed to effective strategic plan formulation in
their school at a great extent, the same number of principals said that allocation
of financial resources had contributed to a very great extent. The current school
culture supported formulation of school Strategic Plan. The study recommended
that the school administration should involve students in the formulation of the
strategic plan. It was also recommended that the school administration should
create a culture that supports strategic plan formulation and lastly that parents
should be educated on the importance of strategic plan. The study suggested that
a study on the institutional factors affecting formulation of strategic plan should
be conducted. A study on influence of students’ involvement on the preparation
of strategic plan should be conducted and lastly, since the study was carried out
in one administrative district, similar studies should be conducted in other
districts.
Citation
Njoroge, Rose Wambui. (2013). Factors Influencing Preparation Of Strategic Plans In Secondary Schools In Kikuyu District, Kenya. A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Education in Educational Administration. University of Nairobi.Publisher
University of Nairobi, School of Education
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- Faculty of Education (FEd) [5964]