PERCEPTIONS’ OF TEACHERS ABOUT PRINCIPAL’S ADMINISTRATIVE BEHAVIOUS IN
THREE SELECTED SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MAGBURAKA, KHOLIFA
ROWALLA CHIEFDOM IN THE TONKOLILI DISTRICT OF SIERRA LEONE.
BY
HASSAN ALIE CONTEH
ID. NO: 6435
THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION.
IN PARTAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF
MASTER IN EDUCATIONALAD MINISTRACTION AND MANAGEMENT
DECLARATION
1, Hassan Alie Conteh, declare that this dissertation for the master’s in education administration and
management at university of makeni fatima campus [UNIMAK] has not been previously submitted by
me or any other person at this university or any other university, that it is my own work and all the
sources used or cited have been indicated and acknowledged by means of a complete reference. This
work was supervised by Rev. Fr. Dr. George Gbamanja.
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Hassan Alie Conteh
Student
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that this Thesis is based on my original work under the supervision of the doctor of
academic affairs, Rev. Fr. Dr. George Gbamanja, except for quotations which have been duly
acknowledged. I also certify that it has not previously been submitted for any other degree at the
University of Makeni Fatima campus (UNIMAK) or any other institution within and outside Sierra
Leone. Finally, I do certify that the errors contain herein are solely my responsibility.
Hassan Alie Conteh, 6435 ……………….. …………………………
Name of Submitted and ID Signature Date
Certified by:
Rev. Fr. Dr. George Gbamanja ………………... ……………………….
Supervisor Signature Date
DEDICATION
To Almighty God who has always been there for me in all circumstance, most especially in my
academic undertaking and to my parents. Mr. Alie Bundu Conteh and Therisa Kamara.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I wish to express my profound gratitude and appreciation to the almighty God who has been the light of
my life throughout my studies. My profound appreciation goes to my supportive supervisors Rev. Fr.
Dr. George Gbamanja the director of Academic Affairs and Mr. Johannes B Kamara the coordinator of
post graduate studies faculty of Education that have contributed a lot to the success of their research
and also their motivation, support and compassion in ensuring that this study was successfully
completed.
I acknowledge all the lectures in the faculty of education for their respective efforts in making sure that
I received quality education at the university of Makeni Fatima campus [UNIMAK].
I am so grateful to my Entire Family especially, Mr. Alpha Alhassan Conteh, Mr Mohamed Conteh
[TENS 4], Mr Ibrahim John Turay [JAY TEE], Mr Mohamed Alie Conteh, Mr Abubakarr Alie
Conteh, Mr Umarr Alie Conteh, Mrs. Therisa Conteh, Miss Mabinty Turay and Miss Fatima Alie
Conteh. For their relentless support and advice academically, morally given to me in ensuring a
successful master’s programme.
My lovely fiancé Koya Max Bangura for her prayers, support, motivation, courage given to me during
the course of my study.
My colleague student in the department especiall, Saidu Isata Sankoh, Abass Yeanoh Conteh and
Alusine Timbo for always been there for me during the academic struggle.
To the entire staff at the Teaching service commission [TSC] Tonkolili most regards, Mr Victor Hugo
Kamara, Mr Sahr Pawue Bockarie, Mr Mohamed Conteh, Mr Ibrahim John Turay, Mr Mohamed
Kargbo, Mr Fankah Koroma and Mr Santigie S Koroma. Thanks for always supporting me in one way
or the other.
Finally, my children and participants who made this study possible by sharing their experiences, views
to see the success of this research, I appreciate all your efforts and contributions in various ways.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………i
Declaration……………………………………………………………………………..................ii
Certification………………………………………………………………………………………iii
Dedication……………………………………………………………………………………..…iv
Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………………..…v
Table of content…………………………………………………………………………………..vi
List of Acronyms…………………………………………………………………………………ix
List of Table………………………………………………………………………………………x
List of Figure……………………………………………………………………………………..xi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
0 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………..............1
1 Background of the study………………………………………………………………..........1
2 Problem Statement…………………………………………………………………………...2
3 Aim of the Study……………………………………………………………………………..3
4 Objective of the study…………………………………………………………………..........4
5 Research Questions……………………………………………………………………..........4
6 Scope of the Research Study…………………………………………………………............4
7 Significance of the study……………………………………………………………..............4
8 Limitations and Delimitation of the study…………………………………………………...5
9 Definitions of Key Terms………………………………………………………………….....6
10 Summary……………………………………………………………………………………..7