Democratic Educational Administration as Potential Contributors to Learning Environment in Colleges

Authors: Dr. Shafayat Ahmad

Pages: 17-20

Abstract:

In the present study the author has attempted to find out the prevailing type of administration in government and private colleges contributing to the learning environment. Differences in the administrative approaches of government and private colleges were also investigated. The sample consisted of 24 teachers from 12 government and 24 teachers from 12 private colleges. Principal Administrative Style Scale (PASS) was used in the present study. The data was analysed by statistical method which include mean, standard deviation and t-test. The results revealed that the principal often work democratically and almost always setting up long run vision of the desired objectives which shows the democratic attitude. The results also disclosed that the teachers of government and private colleges similarly perceived their college environment so far the principal administrative style created in the colleges for democratic behaviour is concerned.