Abstract
The purpose of this study is to critically examine the crisis management practices in secondary schools of the province of Punjab. For this task review of existing literature was carried out. On the basis of comprehensive investigation into the literature, and data collected through survey the study found that crisis management practices are weaker on ground as compare to appear solid on papers. The crisis management plans and strategies of the schools nowhere appeared to meet the current and upcoming challenges of crises regarding handling them in educational setting. The preparedness, ongoing practices and training to handle crisis are not found at top priority in the managerial function of Educational Managers (Heads of Secondary Schools). The schools’ environment and crisis management practices were evaluated through collecting data from secondary school heads and teachers, using five point Liker rating scale .The responses were analyzed by using percentage, weighted mean and standard deviation techniques of data analysis. The crisis management practices were assessed through the analysis of Policy and Plan, Working of Crisis Response Team, Awareness/Communication, Training Practice/Evaluation, training of specific events and Maintenance/Practice in Schools. At the end some recommendations were made to improve the current practices of crisis management in secondary schools.
Keyword(s)
Analysis, CRISIS, Crisis Management Practices, School Head and teachers