Anthony Woode-Eshun 
Delegation in the Educational Context of Ghana 

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2021 im Fachbereich Pädagogik – Der Lehrer / Pädagoge, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: This paper critically examines reasons that may account for the attitudes of teachers, with relevant examples from the Ghanaian educational context. Good leaders are different from good managers in that good leaders know how to give up control, even when they are tempted to do everything themselves; often it is much better for the organization when leaders delegate authority. The outward look of delegation would seem to be offloading yourself some workloads to subordinates, but delegation could be used as a dynamic tool to help subordinates realize their potentials, mentor subordinates, and introduce them to certain leadership roles to prepare their mind, heart and hands for possible leadership roles. Delegation takes place in almost all disciplines, and education is not exempted. In early childhood centres, some teachers are appointed to do specific activities for the head of the school. However, some teachers, sometimes, feel reluctant to accept responsibilities delegated to them by the heads of their schools.