Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between practice of distributed leadership and students’ academic achievement in selected secondary schools of KolfeKeraniyo sub City Administration in Addis Ababa. The study employed a correlation research design and quantitative and qualitative approach. A total of 7 secondary schools were selected by purposive sampling. Regarding the respondents of the study, 22 department heads, 166 teachers and 15 vice-principals were selected using simple random sampling technique. On the other hand, 7 school principals were selected by purposive. Data for the study were collected through questionnaire, interview and document analysis. Data obtained through questionnaire were analyzed using statistical tools like mean, weighed mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation coefficient, independent sample t-test, and multiple regression analysis used by computing the data on SPSS version 25. The finding of this study indicated that Practice of distributed leadership were in setting and defining the school vision, mission and goal, in building effective relationship, sharing leadership responsibilities as well and Promoting conducive school environment of learning were (mean=2.70,Sd =.55) which indicates moderate . Furthermore, the findings of this study revealed that, there is statistically significant relationship between practice of distributed leadership and students’ academic achievement(r=.761, r2 =.57, p<.05). The major finding of this study indicated that practice of distributed leadership had significant and strong positive correlation with students’ academic achievement, as well as emerged as form of practice of distributed leadership (collective, collaborative and coordinated) the most significant predictor of students’ academic achievement . Therefore, it was recommended that the school leaders be committed to assisting the teaching learning process and providing practice of distributed leadership by developing collaboration, coordination, networking and partnerships work relationships between all staff members for students’ academic Achievement.
