Teachers participation in decision making process in the Ashanti Region

Abstract

The main objective of the study was to investigate the areas teachers are involved in decision making in Junior High School at Bosomtwe District in the Ashanti Region. The study employed descriptive survey design. The population for the study comprised teachers of the public and private junior high schools at Bosomtwe District. Purposive sampling techniques was used to select 160 teachers. Questionnaire was the main instrument used. The data gathered were analysed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that teachers are involved in project planning, formulating school plans, and decisions concerning the use of school facilities. The finding showed that the autocratic leadership style of school heads and busy schedule of teachers are the factors affecting teachers participating in decision making. It was discovered that sharing responsibility with the teachers establishing good interpersonal relationship with teachers are the major strategies to enhance teacher participation in school decision making process. Conclusion was made that teachers are less involved at certain areas in school decision making process in JHS at Bosomtwe District. It was recommended that teachers should be given more opportunities to come together and share different ideas and experiences with school administration.