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The role of SMT’s in ensuring improved learner performance in the Johannesburg East District of Gauteng

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dc.contributor.advisor Mampane, S. T.
dc.contributor.advisor Lekalakala, Madikela Titus
dc.contributor.author Rikhotso, Sigcinweyinkosi
dc.date.accessioned 2023-10-31T06:54:16Z
dc.date.available 2023-10-31T06:54:16Z
dc.date.issued 2023-03-13
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/10500/30605
dc.description.abstract To redress the inequalities of the past, Chapter 2 of the Bill of Rights states that everyone has the right to basic education. Since this is a constitutional right, it is the responsibility of the schools to ensure that there is a retention of learners and those in Grade 12 achieve good results. Senior Management Teams (SMTs) are the accounting officers of results in their schools, therefore, their mandate is to ensure that the school is run smoothly. The study focused on the role of SMT’s in ensuring improved learner performance in the Johannesburg East District of Gauteng. The study adopted a purposive sampling whereby 12 participants from three township schools in the Johannesburg East District of Gauteng were sampled. Each school was represented by a principal, one deputy principal, one head of departmental (HOD) and one teacher. In-depth interviews were used to collect data from each sampled participant. The findings revealed that SMTs are aware of their roles, but are faced with challenges that hinder them from implementing those roles effectively due to the socio-economic factors affecting the communities where the schools are situated. Therefore, the study recommends the empowerment of SMTs that will enable them to execute their roles effectively. Furthermore, the government needs to educate the community on the importance of education. Finally, the government needs to address the socio-economic factors in townships, as such factors have a direct, negative impact on learner performance in township schools. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xii, 182 leaves) : color illustration en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Academic achievement en
dc.subject Improved learner performance en
dc.subject School Management Teams (SMT) en
dc.subject Roles and responsibilities en
dc.subject Teaching and learning en
dc.subject Motivation en
dc.subject Professional development en
dc.subject Communication en
dc.subject Attitude en
dc.subject Monitoring en
dc.subject Teachers en
dc.subject Interests en
dc.subject Township schools en
dc.subject Quality Education en
dc.subject.ddc 373.12070968221
dc.subject.lcsh Academic achievement -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh School management teams -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh School improvement programs -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh High schools -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Administration -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh Motivation in education -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh Educational leadership -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Case studies en
dc.subject.other UCTD en
dc.title The role of SMT’s in ensuring improved learner performance in the Johannesburg East District of Gauteng en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Educational Leadership and Management en
dc.description.degree M. Ed. (Education Management)


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