Role of Head Teacher as Counsellor for Improving Teachers’ and Students’ Performance at Elementary Level

Abstract

Aim of the Study: This study explored the role of head teachers as counsellor for improving teachers’ and students’ performance at elementary level. Major objectives of this study were to study the role of head teachers as counsellors for teachers, to examine the factors that contribute in creating positive environment for counseling between head teachers and teachers, to identify the role of head teachers as counsellors for improving students’ performance.

Methodology: The study followed descriptive qualitative research design. The population of the study included elementary school teachers of district Rajanpur and DG khan. 345 teachers were selected as sample through simple random sampling. A 48-item self-structured questionnaire was used. The descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used to analyse data.

Findings: Findings showed that head teacher's role as a counsellor is very effective and helps to improve teachers' pedagogical skills, behavior, and overall academic performance. Through counselling services, the head teachers help students in a number of ways to improve their performance.

Conclusion: It was concluded that the head teachers’ counselling of their teachers and students, boost teaching learning process which ultimately play a role in enhancing their performance.

Keywords: Head Teacher, Counsellor, Teachers’ Performance, Students’ Performance, Elementary Level.