The problems of educational administration in secondary schools in Jordan from the perspective of schools' principals and its relationship with some variables

Saud Fahad Khreisha

Abstract

The current study aimed at investigating the main problems of the educational administration in secondary schools in Jordan from the perspectives of schools' principals. It also aimed examining the impact of gender, experience and academic qualifications on such problems. The population of the study consisted of all principals of secondary schools in Muwaqqar Education Directorate in Amman, totaling 57 schools. The sample of the study comprised 40 male and female principals, chosen randomly from the study's population. A 30-item questionnaire was used to collect data; the researcher checked its validity and reliability. The mean, standard deviation and t-test were used to analyze data. Results of the study showed that: - The main problems of schools' administration in Jordan were ordered as follows: problems related to schools' principals, schools' building, activities and regulations, teachers, students and finally parents of students. Based on findings of the study, the researcher recommends holding workshops, training sessions for schools' principals and educational leaders to solve problems related to schools' principals, schools' building, activities and regulations, teachers, students and parents of students.