A Comparative Analysis of Challenges in Secondary-Level Educational Management across Public and Private Sectors in Central Punjab

Abstract

Head teachers are excellent role models because of the expertise they provide to their mentees. Additionally, it is acknowledged that head teachers in Pakistan encounter numerous instructional and educational challenges from the commencement of their professional duties at their respective schools. Discipline issues, professional inexperience (i.e., not knowing enough about the subject matter), a lack of professional skills and training, psychological problems related to the gap between ideals and reality, inadequate classroom space, overcrowding, and ineffective educational policies and programs are all highlighted in this study. Secondary school principals' management challenges are the focus of this research. College deans from both public and private institutions made up the study's universe. Public and private schools in the districts of Okara, Sahiwal, and Pakpattn were the focus of this study. The data was collected from 96 head male and female teachers using a self-structured questionnaire. The research method employed was multi-stage sampling. Their professional training left the educators dissatisfied. The study concluded that research has the potential not only to shed light on the real issues facing head teachers but also propose practical solutions that would help these educators grow professionally and positively impact the classroom.