Among our graduates this year is Subrun Veerunjaysingh. Subrun Veerunjaysingh was the only doctoral student graduating for this ceremony. Read his interview below.
- Can you briefly introduce yourself?
My Name is Subrun Veerunjaysingh. I am from Petit Raffray. I’m currently working as an educator at M.P.S Jugdambi SSS. I teach chemistry. I currently completed my PhD in Education Management. I completed my Master’s degree in educational leadership and management from UTM, Post Graduate Certificate in Education from MIE and my BSC from the University of Pune. I am a quick learner, self-motivated and hard-working. I like to take up new challenges.
- Congratulations, you were the only PhD graduate this year! Can you tell us more about your research and what motivated you to undertake it?
Thank you. The PhD is in education management. The topic of the thesis is ‘Educational Leadership Styles, Secondary School Performance and Learners’ Achievement in Mauritius’. The study analyzed the impact of the New Facet Leadership Style of the educational leaders in relation to Quality of work life, Work culture, self-efficacy, Self-concept, Attitude, Satisfaction and performance in the state and grant-aided private secondary school of Mauritius. Data gathered from leaders and educators of both state and private secondary schools were analyzed through the PLS-SEM.
I was motivated to embark on my PhD journey because I believe that the key to success is education. It is the passport, with which one can achieve his dreams and desired post in life.
- What does doctoral research at the UdM doctoral school entail?
Hard work, motivation and the desire to achieve a goal in life. At UdM you receive the required support, help and guidance. It was an enriching experience to participate in seminars and get acquainted with doctors and prof from diverse disciplines. Special thanks goes to Dr Peeroo, who has been a great mentor for me. She encouraged me a lot to continue my further studies.
- What were, briefly, the results of your research and how do you plan to mobilise them for civil society?
In this new era, where the quest for quality education has been in the limelight, the utilization of the appropriate leadership styles in managing the different types of arising circumstances have turned out to be of utmost importance in the impartation of quality education and educational attainment. The leadership styles of the school leaders determine the sustainability and future of all institutions. The aims and objectives of this research were to develop and test the impact of the New Facet Leadership Style on the satisfaction and performance of secondary schools (public and private).
A new leadership style termed as the New Facet Leadership Style emerged as a finding of the study. The study thus contributes to theory by providing an Overall theoretical model and empirical evidence on how satisfaction and performance in secondary schools can be maximized through the New Facet Leadership Style. It contributes to practice, as there is a need for the application of the right leadership style in terms of the New Facet Leadership Style, by the school leaders to enhance satisfaction and performance in the educational institutions.
The study produced a positive contribution in further developing the talents of secondary school leaders through the New Facet Leadership Style.
The practical implications of this study are as follows: (a) the study suggests the need for a new leadership style in terms of the New Facet Leadership Style for the development of current educational leaders and potential leaders; (b) it recommends promoting the New Facet leadership Style to enhance the educators’ quality of work life, work culture, attitude, self-efficacy, self-concept, job satisfaction and performance in terms of quality education and (c) it suggests that educational leaders need to be aware of the importance of the application of the right leadership style in terms of the New Facet Leadership Style in the secondary schools so as to enhance performance in terms of quality education.
- What advice would you give to Master’s students wishing to pursue a PhD?
Life is a lifelong learning process; you must keep on learning. You have worked hard and you have completed your Master’s Degree. Now, let’s embark on another new struggle to achieve excellence. A PhD will demarcate you from others. A PhD will add value to your existence and knowledge. Best of luck for your further studies’ dear friends.
- Now that you have done this: what next? A second research or a holiday?
Let’s embark on a new day with a new vision in search of new opportunities to learn and share my acquired knowledge.
A learner is never on holiday. Life keeps on teaching us new things and learning is part and parcel of our life. Every now and then you may learn something if you observe well. Even if I embark on holiday mode, I will keep on searching for new avenues where I can embark on new research. If finance permits me, I will definitely embark on a new research project.
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12 December 2022
Among our graduates this year is Subrun Veerunjaysingh. Subrun Veerunjaysingh was the only doctoral student graduating for this ceremony. Read his interview below.
- Can you briefly introduce yourself?
My Name is Subrun Veerunjaysingh. I am from Petit Raffray. I’m currently working as an educator at M.P.S Jugdambi SSS. I teach chemistry. I currently completed my PhD in Education Management. I completed my Master’s degree in educational leadership and management from UTM, Post Graduate Certificate in Education from MIE and my BSC from the University of Pune. I am a quick learner, self-motivated and hard-working. I like to take up new challenges.
- Congratulations, you were the only PhD graduate this year! Can you tell us more about your research and what motivated you to undertake it?
Thank you. The PhD is in education management. The topic of the thesis is ‘Educational Leadership Styles, Secondary School Performance and Learners’ Achievement in Mauritius’. The study analyzed the impact of the New Facet Leadership Style of the educational leaders in relation to Quality of work life, Work culture, self-efficacy, Self-concept, Attitude, Satisfaction and performance in the state and grant-aided private secondary school of Mauritius. Data gathered from leaders and educators of both state and private secondary schools were analyzed through the PLS-SEM.
I was motivated to embark on my PhD journey because I believe that the key to success is education. It is the passport, with which one can achieve his dreams and desired post in life.
- What does doctoral research at the UdM doctoral school entail?
Hard work, motivation and the desire to achieve a goal in life. At UdM you receive the required support, help and guidance. It was an enriching experience to participate in seminars and get acquainted with doctors and prof from diverse disciplines. Special thanks goes to Dr Peeroo, who has been a great mentor for me. She encouraged me a lot to continue my further studies.
- What were, briefly, the results of your research and how do you plan to mobilise them for civil society?
In this new era, where the quest for quality education has been in the limelight, the utilization of the appropriate leadership styles in managing the different types of arising circumstances have turned out to be of utmost importance in the impartation of quality education and educational attainment. The leadership styles of the school leaders determine the sustainability and future of all institutions. The aims and objectives of this research were to develop and test the impact of the New Facet Leadership Style on the satisfaction and performance of secondary schools (public and private).
A new leadership style termed as the New Facet Leadership Style emerged as a finding of the study. The study thus contributes to theory by providing an Overall theoretical model and empirical evidence on how satisfaction and performance in secondary schools can be maximized through the New Facet Leadership Style. It contributes to practice, as there is a need for the application of the right leadership style in terms of the New Facet Leadership Style, by the school leaders to enhance satisfaction and performance in the educational institutions.
The study produced a positive contribution in further developing the talents of secondary school leaders through the New Facet Leadership Style.
The practical implications of this study are as follows: (a) the study suggests the need for a new leadership style in terms of the New Facet Leadership Style for the development of current educational leaders and potential leaders; (b) it recommends promoting the New Facet leadership Style to enhance the educators’ quality of work life, work culture, attitude, self-efficacy, self-concept, job satisfaction and performance in terms of quality education and (c) it suggests that educational leaders need to be aware of the importance of the application of the right leadership style in terms of the New Facet Leadership Style in the secondary schools so as to enhance performance in terms of quality education.
- What advice would you give to Master’s students wishing to pursue a PhD?
Life is a lifelong learning process; you must keep on learning. You have worked hard and you have completed your Master’s Degree. Now, let’s embark on another new struggle to achieve excellence. A PhD will demarcate you from others. A PhD will add value to your existence and knowledge. Best of luck for your further studies’ dear friends.
- Now that you have done this: what next? A second research or a holiday?
Let’s embark on a new day with a new vision in search of new opportunities to learn and share my acquired knowledge.
A learner is never on holiday. Life keeps on teaching us new things and learning is part and parcel of our life. Every now and then you may learn something if you observe well. Even if I embark on holiday mode, I will keep on searching for new avenues where I can embark on new research. If finance permits me, I will definitely embark on a new research project.