THE ROLE OF ICT IN FOSTERING SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AT SECONDARY LEVEL

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to measure ICT in fostering school management and leadership activities at the secondary level. The study employed a quantitative approach utilizing a descriptive research method, specifically a cross-sectional survey for data collection. The population comprised approximately 137 Headteachers from secondary schools in Kotli, AJ&K, with a sample size of 105 selected according to Gay's (2001) sampling table. A five-point Likert scale was utilized to assess the role of discipline in education and its impact on social development at the secondary school level. A questionnaire containing 35 statements was used in this study for the collection of data. The reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed through Cronbach's alpha, yielding a coefficient of 0.977, indicating strong reliability for further research. Data collection involved personal visits to government schools in Kotli, and data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), employing simple mean, frequency, percentage, and standard deviation for comprehensive analysis.

Key Words: ICT, Fostering, School Management, School Leadership, Secondary Level.