The reality of the performance of public school principals in the capital, Sana'a, in light of the knowledge economy

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the reality of the performance of public school principals in the capital, Sana'a, in light of the knowledge economy. The study used the descriptive-analytical approach, and used the questionnaire as a study tool. The study population consisted of public school principals in the capital, Sana'a, with a total of (998) male and female deputies. The study sample consisted of (260) male and female deputies. The study data were analyzed and interpreted using the statistical analysis program (SPSS). The study reached several results, the most prominent of which are: The degree to which public school principals practice their tasks/roles in light of the pillars of the knowledge economy in the capital, Sana'a, from the point of view of the deputies, was high. The institutional performance dimension came in first place from the point of view of the deputies, the education and training dimension came in second place, the innovation dimension came in third place, and the employment of information and communication systems dimension came in fourth and last place. The results of the study showed the existence of statistically significant differences in the practice of public school principals of their tasks/roles in light of the pillars of the knowledge economy according to the educational region variable. In favor of a specific area, and the presence of statistically significant differences in institutional performance according to the variable of the educational area and in favor of a specific area.