UNRAVELLING INGRAINED LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS AND STYLES IN WESTERN AND CENTRAL REGIONAL COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN GHANA

Abstract

This study examined leadership behaviours and leadership styles of students and tutors of colleges of education in Western and Central Regions of Ghana. Four specific leadership behaviours were discussed. These include: Team work, Discipline and Loyalty, Working relationships and Attitudes to welfare issues. Traditionally known leadership styles such as "Democratic"; "Autocratic" and Laissez faire were discussed in relation to both students and tutors. Percentage views of both students and tutors were taken about the leadership behaviours and leadership styles, then an independent sample T-test of male and female teacher trainees" views about the four thematic leadership behaviours were computed and discussed. The study also revealed that there is a correlation between students" participation in decision-making and their levels. There is also a correlation between Principals" leadership styles and the number of years spent in College. Recommendations made include: Measures should be put in place by College authorities to create democratic, open and transparent administration to ensure that both students and tutors operate without fear of being maligned or discriminated against in the performance of their duties.