Exploring the Teacher Empowerment Strategies of School Heads at Secondary Level in Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

Teacher empowerment strategies are essential for a positive organizationalidentity. School heads are expected to use a variety of empowermenttechniques to maximize the potential of their faculty members, inspire themin various ways, and motivate them to work. The current study intends toinvestigate the teacher empowerment strategies of secondary school headsin Punjab, Pakistan. A study was based on a qualitative research design.The semi-structured interview protocol was used to collect data. Apurposive sampling technique was used. The sample was comprised of 57secondary school teachers. Data were analyzed through the thematicanalysis technique. The findings show that school heads have given theirstaff members greater autonomy by fostering opportunities for group
 decision-making, praising employees for good work, increasing self-efficacy, and promoting effective teacher collaboration. However, school
 heads have less focus on professional growth opportunities, supportingteachers' autonomy, and improving their status.