Assesment Of Principals Communication Styles And Administrative Impact On Secondary Schools In Osun State Nigeria

The study identified the communication styles adopted by principals in secondary schools in the study area. The study employed survey research design. The study population consisted of 6922 secondary school teachers and 466 principals in Osun State while the sample for the study consisted of 720 teachers and 36 principals. From the 30 Local Government Areas LGAs in the State nine LGAs were selected using simple random sampling technique. From each of the nine LGAs four schools were selected also using simple random sampling technique. The principal and twenty teachers were selected from each of the 36 schools using simple random sampling technique. Two instruments were used for the study namely Principals Communication Styles Questionnaire for Principals PCSQP which was used to elicit information on principals communication styles and Principals Communication Styles Questionnaire for Teachers PCSQT was also used to elicit information on principals communication styles. Data were analysed using frequency counts and percentages. The results showed that the common communication styles adopted by secondary school principals in Osun State were inclusive open and assertive communication styles in that order. The results further showed that only a few secondary school principals adopted aggressive communication style in their various schools. The study concluded that principals communication styles play important roles in the smooth running of schools as well as enhancing school effectiveness. The study recommended that secondary school principals should be encouraged to adopt communication styles that will enhance smooth administration of their schools.