Impact of Heads Attitude for Professional Growth of Teachers on their Performance at High School Level

Abstract

This research explores the effect of head teachers' attitudes toward professional development on teacher performance at the secondary school level. The study aims to examine head teachers' attitudes toward professional development and teachers' performance. A quantitative descriptive design was used to conduct the research. Questionnaires were administered as the data collection instrument. Participants were conveniently sampled from public and private secondary schools in Lahore. The study population comprised teachers and students, with a sample of 250 teachers and students. Questionnaires were directly distributed at participating schools. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including means, standard deviations, and percentages computed through SPSS 22. Linear regression analysis was also conducted to evaluate the effect of head teacher attitudes on teacher performance. Key findings indicate that head teachers expressed moderate to strong attitudes regarding professional development, while teachers demonstrated strong performance across various situations related to student learning. The study concludes that head teacher attitudes did not significantly influence teachers' professional development or performance.