PRINCIPALS’ INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM WORK AS COLLERATES OF ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

This study investigated principals’ information and communication technology integration, effective communication, team work and their administrative effectiveness in secondary schools in Anambra state. Three specific purposes and three research questions guided the study. Three null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. A correlational survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all 267 principals of public secondary schools in Anambra State. Four instruments developed by the researchers were used for data collection namely: Principals’ ICT Questionnaire (PICTQ), Effective Communication Questionnaire (ECQ), Principals’’ Teamwork Questionnaire (PTWQ) and Administrative Effectiveness Questionnaire (AEQ). The instruments were validated by three experts. Internal consistencies coefficient of 0.88, 0.79, 0.77 and .81 were obtained for PICTQ, ECQ, AEQ and PTWQ using Cronbach’s Alpha statistical method. Data were analyzed using regression analysis. The findings of the study revealed that a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship existed between integration of technology, effective communication, teamwork and administrative effectiveness in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that Anambra State Ministry of Education should provide adequate ICT facilities and regular training for principals and teachers to enhance their use of technology in school administration. This will improve record-keeping, communication, decision-making, and overall administrative effectiveness.