Abstract:
The main purpose of this study was to find out practices of principal leadership in Jimma zone secondary schools. A descriptive research design was employed to conduct this study. A total of 177 respondents participated. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample respondents for the study. Data was gathered by using questionnaires, interviews, and FGD. Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods were employed. The questionnaire data was quantitatively analyzed using percentage, weighted mean, and standard deviation. Data obtained through an interview, an open-ended questionnaire, and FGD were analyzed qualitatively by interpreting the results. The findings of the study showed that principals showed little attention to managing classroom activities in their leadership practices. Based on these findings, the study recommends that secondary school principals focus on improving their leadership practices through creating awareness by involving stakeholders Besides, to increase their students’ achievement. It is strongly recommended that school principals give attention to activities and defend things that come other than these responsibilities through continuous discussion with concerned bodies.
