Influência da participação da comunidade no desempenho dos gestores escolares: estudo de caso da Escola Secundária Bonifácio Gruveta Massamba, cidade da Matola (2023)

Abstract

The theme of this paper is: Influence of community participation on the performance of school managers: A case study of the Bonifácio Gruveta Massamba Secondary School, aimed at analyzing the influence of community participation on the performance of school managers at the Bonifácio Gruveta Massamba Secondary School. The methodology used for this study was a qualitative and quantitative approach, complemented by bibliographical research and field research. A questionnaire and semi-structured interview were used for data collection. The following forms of participation were identified in the bibliography: suggestion box or idea bank, ideas competition, productivity group, CCQ, co-management, school council, self-management, APMs, student association and evaluation form. It was found that the performance of managers is characterized by the level of achievement of programmatic objectives, by the satisfaction of the school community, and by promoting the development of a democratic and participatory environment with the community, ensuring the proper functioning of the school management team. It was found that community participation has an impact on the decentralization of decisions, on the motivation of both employees and managers, efficiency in the performance of duties as responsibilities are shared with the community, the commitment of all agents in the educational process and the involvement of employees and students' families represents a partnership of collaboration and trust that can generate significant improvements in the performance of managers. It was found in the field study that the school council is the most used form of community participation, and that the performance of ESBGM managers is characterized by more open and inclusive communication with employees who hold management positions, inclusive in pedagogical matters with the community and more restricted in terms of administrative matters for the latter group. It was found that community participation in management influences the performance of managers in terms of the decisions they intend to make, promotes a sense of belonging among parents, teachers, and employees, produces transparency in the management of school resources, and that there are clashes in the relationship between the community and managers when there is a difference of opinion or in the way students are treated. It is recommended that investment be made in more engaging forms of participation, where everyone perceives their real involvement, and that the different groups in the community engage in participation(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)