SOCIO-CULTURAL PRACTICES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON PROMOTING TEACHER LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS

This multiple case study explored the impact of socio-cultural practices on teacher leadership in public secondary schools. It reveals the impacts of these practices on teacher leadership in Nigeria Public Secondary Schools. Participants were purposively selected based on the research criteria and the study participants include nine teachers, three principals, three vice-principals and an educational administrator in an Educational District in Lagos, Nigeria. The study used semi-structured interviews and documentary analysis to generate data. The study revealed that ethnicity, socio-cultural, political and religious factors affects the promotion of teacher leadership in schools. The study also showed that school traditions as well as people's mindset have negative impacts on teacher leadership in public schools. The study recommends adherence to ethical standards and enforcement of constitutional provisions that guarantee freedom and equality of citizens. The study contributes to enhancing teacher leadership studies in public secondary schools.