Application of Knowledge and Learning Management (KLM) by Principals in the Administration of Secondary Schools in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Abstract

This paper examined the application of Knowledge and Learning Management (KLM) by principals in the Administration of Secondary Schools in Enugu State. It investigated the extent of principals’ use of KLM in three distinct areas namely: Improving instructional programmes, administration of physical facilities and administration of students’ personnel services in schools. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. A census of the total population of 286 was used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a 15 item questionnaire based on the three research questions. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions and t-test statistics for the hypotheses at p<0.05. The findings of the study showed that the application of KLM enhances periodic inspection of school physical facilities; improves instructional programmes by giving courage and support to teachers and students. It was recommended that principals should apply KLM regularly in schools administration and that they should be able to identify the social responsibility of knowledge in order to enable students utilize knowledge acquired at school in their everyday life.

Key words: Knowledge, Learning, Management, Principals, Administration, Secondary Schools.