الملخص الإنجليزي
This study aimed at investigating the perceptions of teachers in selected public schools of Oman concerning their desired and observed leadership roles, determining whether there were statistically significant differences among respondents that could be attributed to gender, teaching cycle, educational district, experience, and lastly offering suggestions to promote the leadership roles of teachers.
Towards that end, the relevant literature was traversed. Drawing on relevant literature, research studies and a pilot study the researcher developed a 35-item questionnaire that was subject to face validity and reliability tests. The questionnaire was divided into seven dimensions, namely: the organizational and administrative roles, class management, curriculum development, Community Leader, peer assistance, scientific inquiry and self development. A multistage sample consisting of 277 teachers in four educational districts was selected. The data was statistically treated using percentages, means, ranking, T test and ANOVA. Prominent among the results are:
- The participants reported a high level of actual role performance of one dimension, namely class management. Other dimensions were
given moderate estimation. - By contrast all ideal roles were accorded high estimations - A statistically significant discrepancy was observed between the ideal and actual roles to the favor of the former on all dimensions - Statistically significant differences were not observed among participants from different educational districts, or between male and female respondents. - Statistically significant differences were brought about by the teaching cycle and experience of the participants The Study concluded with a number of suggestions: providing opportunities for teachers to contribute in decision making, giving teachers more space in managing their affairs, tapping teachers' expertise in assisting their colleagues and in developing the curriculum, providing teachers with opportunities to attend conferences and seminars and to conduct research. The study also suggested areas for further research.