Leadership development practices and secondary school effectiveness for sustainable growth and development in Calabar Municipality Area of Cross River State

Abstract

This study aimed at determining the influence of leadership Development Practices and secondary School Effectiveness for sustainable growth and development in Calabar Municipal Area of Cross River State. Two research questions were stated to direct the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted. The population of the study consists of 32 principal and vice Principals in 16  schools. The sampling technique adopted for this study was census. The sample size is 32 principals and vice principals.    Questionnaire title Leadership Development Practices and Secondary School Effectiveness Questionnaire (LDPSSEQ) was used for  data collection. A reliability estimate of 0.61 and 0.76 was obtained using Cronbach alpha. Mean and standard deviation was used in  data analysis. The result revealed a positive influence of succession planning, (x=3.92, SD=0.56) mentoring (x=3.91, SD=0.55)   on school effectiveness. It was therefore recommended that the Ministry of Education should provide opportunities for leadership  growth and development through on-the-job training, reflective practices, and assigned field experience in order to enhance school  effectiveness.