The Role of Principal in the Management of Cocurricular from Teacher’s Perspective at National Secondary Schools in Zone of Keramat

Principals are the key individuals responsible for managing the curriculum and co-curriculum. In reality principals involvement, in managing co-curricular activities in schools is lacking compare to curriculum. But in reality than the curriculum, involvement in co-curricular activities in schools to manage is lacking. They are often tied up to the routine work in managing and governing of the school. It is indirectly hamper efforts to improve the management of the school co-curriculum. This study aims to examine the perspective of cocurricular advisory teacher towards the role of principal in managing the cocurricular at national secondary schools in the Zone of Keramat, Kuala Lumpur. The role of principal is examined based on the aspects as planner, coordinator, leader and controller of cocurricular. The sample studies consists of 323 teachers who are currently serving and hold the task as an advisor of cocurricular in 12 national secondary schools in the Zone of Keramat, Kuala Lumpur. The sample selection is based on simple random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire that had been made prior pilot studies for validity and reliability of the instrument. The descriptive analysis involving the mean and standard deviation found perspective on the roles of teachers as planner (mean = 3.79), organizer (mean = 3.81), the leader (mean = 3.79), and the controller (mean = 3.90), all of which are at high level. In conclusion, the finding of this study shows the importance of a school principal to practice effective management role so that teachers and students are more motivated to ensure the success of cocurricular activities in school.