Issues and challenges in the management of change in secondary schools of Mafikeng district of the North West Province
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine from literature the nature and scope of managing change in schools, to determine and investigate empirically issues and challenges of managing change in schools. The survey method was used to gather data. A 8 item interview schedule was used to examine and describe changes that took place in schools since 1994, to specify who initiated each change in school, to describe issues and challenges in the management of change and to suggest ways in which change could be managed in schools.
The subjects of the study were 50 teachers in the Mafikeng district. The sample was selected from the junior secondary, senior secondary and combined or comprehensive schools. The interview schedule conducted revealed that factors that influence the process of change, the use of models of change and guidelines of managing change have contributed to the effective management of change. Furthermore, the study revealed that all stakeholders involved should understand the need for change and they should all participate in the implementation of change. The conclusions drawn from the study show that there are issues and challenges in
managing change in secondary schools in the Mafikeng district regarding staff, learners, parents, physical as well as financial resources. It is important that the findings of the research be implemented to manage change effectively.
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