A STUDY OF THE LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOUR REPORTED BY SCHOOL HEADMASTERS AND ITS RELATION WITH THEIR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE * P.T. Shanmuga Sundari, Research scholar, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. ** Dr.M.Vasimalairaja, Associate Professor in Education, Department of Education, [DDE],AlagappaUniversity, Karaikudi.
ABSTRACT
Of the many factors that influence the school effectiveness, the abilities of the headmaster occupy a special place and their interventions counts in school improvement efforts. The professional character of the headmasters can be seen reflected in their teachers, students and even in the society. They should possess certain skills to influence and motivate others. The purpose of the study is to find out the relationship …show more content…
EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS Efficient and effective headmasters use their emotional intelligence to manage themselves and their subordinate teachers to attain the goal of their institution. Creating a good rapport with the teachers, understanding the needs of teachers and students can help a headmaster to reach the goal. The present study reveals that an emotionally intelligent headmaster can develop good leadership behaviour. The study serves the officials in education department and management of the institution to appoint the suitable person to the post of the headmaster.
CONCLUSION
Managing themselves and their subordinate teachers are essential qualities of a good headmaster. The result of the present study indicates a positive correlation between the Emotional intelligence and Leadership behaviour of school headmasters. By proper training, headmasters can improve their emotional intelligence level which has an influence on their leadership behaviour. The Government and Management of schools should take necessary steps to provide training for the headmasters so as to create an effective teaching learning
ABSTRACT
Of the many factors that influence the school effectiveness, the abilities of the headmaster occupy a special place and their interventions counts in school improvement efforts. The professional character of the headmasters can be seen reflected in their teachers, students and even in the society. They should possess certain skills to influence and motivate others. The purpose of the study is to find out the relationship …show more content…
EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS Efficient and effective headmasters use their emotional intelligence to manage themselves and their subordinate teachers to attain the goal of their institution. Creating a good rapport with the teachers, understanding the needs of teachers and students can help a headmaster to reach the goal. The present study reveals that an emotionally intelligent headmaster can develop good leadership behaviour. The study serves the officials in education department and management of the institution to appoint the suitable person to the post of the headmaster.
CONCLUSION
Managing themselves and their subordinate teachers are essential qualities of a good headmaster. The result of the present study indicates a positive correlation between the Emotional intelligence and Leadership behaviour of school headmasters. By proper training, headmasters can improve their emotional intelligence level which has an influence on their leadership behaviour. The Government and Management of schools should take necessary steps to provide training for the headmasters so as to create an effective teaching learning