Perceptions of Government Primary School Head Teachers about Challenges and Issues in Making Schools Effective in District Sukkur

The purpose of this paper is to share the findings of a research study that aims to find out the perceptions of head teachers (HTs) about challenges and issues they face in making their schools effective. Participants of the study include government primary school head teachers working in district Sukkur’s two subdivisions (tehsils) i.e. new Sukkur and Sukkur City. The focus group discussion protocol has been used as a data collection strategy. Major findings of the study indicate that head teachers face different challenges in making their schools effective. Due to shortage of teaching resources in schools, HTs unable to facilitate teachers in implementing curriculum in the classroom. The level of professional support is not desirable and irrelevant for HTs. The school management committees (SMCs) are not effective because of lack of funds. Head teachers face difficulty in performing their role as an instructional leader because of their low level of understanding about school improvement and effectiveness. The study suggests to provide professional, academic and financial support to primary schools in district Sukkur.