Association Of Quality Leadership With Educational Outcomes In Technical And Vocational Education And Training Colleges In Uganda

Abstract

The aim of quality assurance practices in educational institutions is to enhance the outcomes of any education system. This study focused on assessing the association of quality leadership with educational outcomes in public TVET colleges in Uganda. A cross sectional survey design and stratified random sampling with a lottery approach were used. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect data from 102 trainers, and was analysed using SPSS version 25 to generate both zero-order correlations and regression results. The findings show that quality leadership is important (Grand mean=3.7693, SD=.59219), and was reflected in the high awareness of the vision, mission, objectives and values of the college (mean=4.1528, SD=.92933) by respondents. The correlation analysis revealed a significant positive association between leadership and educational outcomes (r=0.764, P<0.01). It also revealed a significant positive leadership influence on educational outcomes (Beta=0.764, P<0.01). Regression analysis revealed that quality leadership accounted for 57.8% of the variation in educational outcomes. The study concluded that effective leadership is vital for improving educational outcomes in public TVET colleges in Uganda. The study recommends enhanced collaborative and participatory engagements with college stakeholders; adherence to established policies, strategies and regulations; establishing effective quality assurance mechanisms and frameworks such as periodical self-assessments, for continuous improvement and enhancement of quality outcomes. This study informs practical application of quality leadership to enhance educational outcomes in public TVET colleges in Uganda.