ROLE OF HEAD TEACHER IN THE WHOLE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Role of head teacher in the whole school development plan is very crucial and pivotal. All the activities of the school development revolve around the role of the head teacher. The dynamic and effective role of the head teacher materializes the concepts of Whole School Development into reality. The role of head teacher is important as he/she sets clear goals, manages time, effectively utilizes the instructional and non-instructional material; involve community and family for the inclusive betterment of the child and shares best practices of other institutes for whole school improvement. However, human and material resources and their sufficient availability are necessary to materialize the concept of whole school development theme.

Keywords: School development Plan, head teacher, effective role, instructional and non-instructional material and inclusive betterment.

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