Atribut semulajadi kepimpinan pengetua dalam memartabatkan profesionalisme keguruan di negeri Sabah

Abstract

This paper explores the natural attributes of the Principal's leadership in school administration. This qualitative survey, via a single case study, adopted the "Theory of the Great Man" and the effectiveness of Principle as a role model as its theoretical framework. Data from a series of in-depth interviews with school’s principal, administrators, coordinators of subjects, students and parents, were analysed manually. The findings showed that the natural attributes of the Principal in the firmness aspect, reflecting the integrity of Principal's character in his/her administration practices. The findings also indicate that the Principal's leadership in eight main areas aligned with the assumptions of the Theory the Great Man, and criteria of the effectiveness of Principle as a role model.