School Heads Research Articles

The Role of Organizational Support and Teachers' Workload to the School Head's Caring Leadership and Teachers' Well-Being

The Role of Organizational Support and Teachers' Workload to the School Head's Caring Leadership and Teachers' Well-Being

A Comparative Study of Instructional Leadership Practices and Collective Decision Making in Public Secondary Schools in Morogoro Municipal, Tanzania

This study aims to provide an in-depth understanding of strategies for enhancing the implementation of instructional leadership practices for collective decision-making in Public Secondary Schools in Morogoro Municipality. This study adopted the Distributed Transformational leadership theories propounded by James Spillane and Bernard Bass. The study adopted a convergent research design under a mixed research approach. Probability and non-probability sampling techniques were employed to sample respondents in this study. The study collected data from five (5) Heads of Schools (HoSs) and fifty (50) Teachers using an interview guide and questionnaire. The study found that instructional leadership encompasses the actions and strategies undertaken by school leaders to promote effective teaching practices, curriculum development, and student achievement. Nevertheless, the study also found that instructional leadership is a critical factor influencing teaching quality and student achievement. There is limited understanding of how these practices manifest and interact with collective decision-making structures within school settings. The hypothesis test indicated no significant relationship between instructional leadership practices and collective decision-making in public secondary schools. This study concluded that school administrators should work on improving instructional leadership practices to enhance collective decision-making. The study also resolved that instructional leadership and collective decision-making jointly create an effective collaborative school environment that focuses on improving teaching and learning outcomes for all students. Therefore, the study recommended Ministry of Education to organize capacity-building programs for HoSs focusing on instructional leadership skills and effective decision-making.

WORKING CONDITION AND WORK ENGAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ELEMENTARY TEACHERS OF DAVAO DEL NORTE DIVISION

The study explored the relationship of working condition and work engagement of public elementary teachers in Davao del Norte Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of working condition that significantly influence the work engagement of teachers. With the use of probability sampling, 150 elementary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was an extensive working condition and an extensive work engagement among the respondents. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the two variables. Moreover, all domains of working condition were found to have significantly influence the work engagement. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education and school heads may identify means on how to help teachers to be establish positive work engagement by addressing the concerns in the working condition. More so, future researchers may further explore the involved variables considering other factors and research methods. KEYWORDS: Working condition, work engagement, descriptive correlation, Davao del Norte Division, Philippines

EMPOWERING THROUGH AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: STRENGTHENING TEACHERS’ MORALE

The study unfolded the experiences of the school heads in award and recognition approach for teachers. This study employed a phenomenological research design which aims to determine the experiences and perceptions of the eight (8) participants. The generated themes on the positive experiences of teachers were improved work and creation of school-community Collaboration. On the other hand, the themes under negative experiences were the feeling of being left out, the sense of distrust and envy, and increased stress levels. Meanwhile, in the coping mechanisms of school heads in awards and recognition approach for the teachers, three subthemes were generated which were re-defining school cultures, providing appropriate motivation, and enacting different roles. Lastly, for the insights drawn from the experiences of the school heads three subthemes were also generated which were instituting a positive culture, creating trusting relationships, and provide adaptive leadership. These implied that school heads can provide effective support to teachers when utilizing a collaborative and coordinated strategy to facilitate improvement in teacher performance. Moreover, the results generated provided comprehensive data in conducting future research with similar scope. This study may be published in reputable research journal. KEYWORDS: Experiences, awards, recognition, approach, Tagum City

TECHNOLOGY STEWARDSHIP OF SCHOOL HEADS AND DIGITAL COMPETENCY OF PUBLIC SECONDARY TEACHERS OF PANABO CITY DIVISION

The study explored the relationship of technology stewardship of school heads and digital competency of teachers in public secondary schools of Panabo City Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of technology stewardship of school heads that significantly influence the digital competency of teachers. With the use of probability sampling, 150 secondary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was an extensive technology stewardship of school heads and an extensive digital competency of teachers. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the two variables. Moreover, all domains of technology stewardship of school heads were found to have significantly influenced on the digital competency of teachers. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education may identify means on how to help the school heads in strengthening their technology stewardship to ensure that teachers digital competency is empowered. KEYWORDS: Technology stewardship, digital competency, descriptive correlation, Panabo City Division, Philippines

READING COMPREHENSION LEVEL OF GRADE 6 STUDENTS: BASIS FOR EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG SELECTED SCHOOLS IN CARMEN DISTRICT

This study determined the reading comprehension level of students in the selected public elementary schools of Carmen District, Davao del Norte Division. It also investigated the significant difference in the factors influencing the reading comprehension of students when analyzed by school category. With the use of purposive sampling, 156 public elementary teachers were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean and ANOVA. Results revealed that the extent of the reading comprehension level of students was moderately evident. Furthermore, it was found that there was no significant difference on the extent of the reading comprehension level of students when analyzed by the school category. It signified that teachers from big schools, medium schools and small schools category had no significance difference in perceiving the reading comprehension level of their students. Based on the findings, it was suggested that the higher officials in the Department of Education, school heads, and teachers may work together to intensify and strengthen the reading comprehension of the students based on their needs. An intervention scheme in mastering the art of reading with focus on strategies for enhancing comprehension skills. KEYWORDS: Reading comprehension, descriptive research, Davao del Norte Division, Philippines

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS A CONSTRUCT OF TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF PANABO CITY DIVISION

The study explored the relationship between organizational development and teacher effectiveness. This claim was substantiated. However, this had never been explored specifically in the local setting. With this, the study determined the extent of organizational development and teacher effectiveness in public secondary schools of Panabo City Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of organizational development that significantly influence teacher effectiveness. With the use of probability sampling, 150 secondary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was an extensive organizational development and a very extensive teacher effectiveness. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the two variables. Moreover, all domains of organizational development were found to have significantly influenced teacher effectiveness. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education may identify means on how to help the school heads achieve organizational development leading to teacher effectiveness. More so, future researchers may further explore the involved variables considering other factors and research methods. KEYWORDS: Organizational development, teacher effectiveness, descriptive correlation, Panabo City Division, Philippines

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS BETWEEN SPECIALIST AND GENERALIST TEACHING OF SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY IN THE ANGLOPHONE SUB-SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN CAMEROON

The study was designed to investigate the academic achievement of primary school pupils between specialist and generalist teaching of science / technology in the anglophone sub-system of education in Cameroon. The study employed a concurrent triangulation mixed – method combining both a quasi - experimental design and a survey design. Two generalist classrooms and two specialist classrooms with 60 students each were equally shared between the North West and South West Regions. The head teachers of the four schools were interviewed. The instruments for data collection was the Achievement Test for Level three Primary School pupils (ATLPS) and an interview guide for school heads. Quantitative Data was analysed with the support of SPSS 21.0 while qualitative data went through thematic analysis. Findings showed that the specialist class had a performance of 75.2 over 100, very significantly higher than the 47.1 over 100 recorded in the generalist class (P=0.000). The hypothesis here stated is then rejected, thus implying that specialist approach of teaching is much more appropriate in enhancing pupils’ academic performance than the currently and unfortunately sustained generalist approach. It was generally perceived that teaching method, assessment and pupils’ academic achievement were more effective in the specialist classrooms. Supervision was perceived more challenging in generalist classrooms. It was recommended that there should be a gradual integration of specialist teaching in the educational system, generalist teachers should be upgraded in subject where they are more comfortable in prospect of specialist teaching, and an improvement on administrative supervision and decision making, Training of specialist teachers to be included in the curriculum of Teacher Training Colleges.

Supervisory Competence and Managerial Behavior of School Heads and Teachers’ Performance in Southern Philippines

Supervisory Competence and Managerial Behavior of School Heads and Teachers’ Performance in Southern Philippines

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES AND TEACHER’S MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF PANABO CITY DIVISION

The study explored the relationship between professional learning communities and teachers motivational strategies in public secondary schools of Panabo City Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of professional learning communities that significantly influenced teachers motivational strategies. With the use of probability sampling, 150 secondary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was an extensive professional learning communities and very extensive teachers motivational strategies. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the two variables. Moreover, all domains of professional learning communities were found to have significantly influence on teachers motivational strategies. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education may identify means on how to help the school heads in empowering teachers of their motivational strategies by exposing them to varied professional learning communities. KEYWORDS: Professional learning communities, teachers motivational strategies, descriptive correlation, Panabo City Division

MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR OF SCHOOL HEADS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL OF PUBLIC SECONDARY TEACHERS IN PANABO CITY DIVISION

The study explored the relationship between management behavior of school heads and psychological capital of teachers in public secondary schools of Panabo City Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of management behavior of school heads that significantly influenced psychological capital of teachers. With the use of probability sampling, 150 secondary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was a very extensive management behavior of school heads and a very extensive psychological capital of teachers. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the management behavior of school heads and psychological capital of teachers. Moreover, all domains of management behavior of school heads were found to have significantly influenced on the psychological capital of teachers. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education may identify means on how to help the school heads in strengthening their management behavior to help teachers reinforce their psychological capital. KEYWORDS: Management behavior, psychological capital, descriptive correlation, Panabo City Division, Philippines

PAY GRATIFICATION AND WORK ATTITUDE OF CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN PANABO CITY DIVISION

The study explored the relationship of pay gratification and work attitude of teachers in private Christian elementary schools in Panabo City Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of pay gratification that significantly influence the work attitude of teachers. With the use of probability sampling, 150 elementary teachers in the private Christian schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was a moderately extensive pay gratification and an extensive work attitude among the respondents. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the two variables. Moreover, all domains of pay satisfaction were found to have significantly influence the work attitude. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education and school heads may identify means on how to help teachers to be establish positive work attitude by addressing the pay gratification of teachers. More so, future researchers may further explore the involved variables considering other factors and research methods. KEYWORDS: Pay gratification, work attitude, Panabo City Division, Philippines

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL HEADS AS DETERMINANT OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN PANABO CITY DIVISION

The study explored the relationship between strategic leadership of school heads and organizational learning in public secondary schools of Panabo City Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of strategic leadership of school heads that significantly influenced organizational learning. With the use of probability sampling, 150 secondary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was an extensive strategic leadership of school heads and an extensive organizational learning. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the two variables. Moreover, all domains of strategic leadership of school heads were found to have significantly influenced organizational learning. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education may identify means on how to help the school heads in strengthening their strategic leadership to ensure the attainment of organizational learning. More so, future researchers may further explore the involved variables considering other factors and research methods. KEYWORDS: Strategic leadership, organizational learning, Panabo City Division, Philippines

SCHOOL CULTURE AND WORK VALUES OF PUBLIC SECONDARY TEACHERS IN PANABO CITY DIVISION

The study explored the relationship between school culture and work values of teachers in public secondary schools of Panabo City Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of school culture that significantly influence the work values of teachers. With the use of probability sampling, 150 secondary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was an extensive school culture and extensive work values of teachers. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the two variables. Moreover, all domains of school culture were found to have significantly influence on work values of teachers. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education may identify means on how to help the school heads create a conducive school culture thereby helping teachers to develop positive work values. More so, future researchers may further explore the involved variables considering other factors and research methods. KEYWORDS: School culture, work values, Panabo City Division

SERVICE MOTIVATION OF SCHOOL HEADS AND SENSE OF BELONGINGNESS OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN PANABO CITY DIVISION

This study explored the relationship of service motivation and sense of belongingness in schools. This claim needs to be validated. However, this had never been explored specifically in the local setting. With this, the study determined the extent of service motivation of school heads and the sense of belongingness in schools of public secondary teachers in Panabo City Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of service motivation of school heads that significantly influenced sense of belongingness in schools. With the use of probability sampling, 150 secondary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was an extensive service motivation of school heads and an extensive sense of belongingness in schools. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the two variables. Moreover, all domains of service motivation of school heads were found to have significantly influenced the sense of belongingness in schools. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education and school heads may identify means on how to help the school heads to be dedicated in public service to ensure sense of belongingness in the school. KEYWORDS: Service motivation, sense of belongingness in schools, Panabo City Division, Philippines

Stakeholders’ Challenges in Implementing Printed Modular Instruction to Support Kindergarten Learners

This study determined the status and challenges of the printed modular instruction to Kindergarten learners of South District 7, Schools Division of Cebu City. There were 55 purposively selected respondents composed of school heads, teachers, and parents who expressed their perceptions on the challenges encountered in assisting the kindergarten learners enrolled during the pandemic and had of the printed modular instruction as an education delivery approach. The data gathered were organized, tallied, summarized, tabulated, and treated using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that school heads often encountered difficulty in providing help in terms of instruction to the learners providing help in terms of instructing to the learners providing help in terms of instruction to the learners providing help to learners in terms of instruction. Teachers rarely encounter problems, and parents consider the unavailability of mobile phones to contact the teacher as the top challenge. There was no significant relationship between the profile and the profiles of the school head respondents. There was no significant relationship between the profile of the kindergarten teacher respondents. There was a significant relationship between the educational attainment and family income profile of the kindergarten parent respondents. These findings stress the necessity for a broad-based, inclusive educational approach rather than individual solutions. Modular instruction and equal access to quality education for all students require tailored support for varied family circumstances and collaboration with all educational stakeholders of the pupils and improve the delivery of educational services.

ASCENDANCY PRACTICES OF SCHOOL HEADS ON BRIGADA ESKWELA ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF PANABO CITY DIVISION

The study explored the relationship of ascendancy practices of school heads and the Brigada Eskwela accomplishments in the public secondary schools of Panabo City Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of ascendancy practices of school heads that significantly influence the Brigada Eskwela accomplishments. With the use of probability sampling, 150 secondary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was an extensive ascendancy practices of school heads and an extensive Brigada Eskwela accomplishments as perceived by the respondents. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the two variables. Moreover, all domains of ascendancy practices of school heads were found to have significantly influence the Brigada Eskwela accomplishments. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education may identify means on how to help school heads strengthen their ascendancy practices in order to successfully accomplished all the stages of Brigada Eskwela implementation. KEYWORDS: Ascendancy practices, brigada eskwela accomplishments, descriptive correlation, Panabo City Division, Philippines

EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT STYLES AND ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL HEADS IN PANABO CITY DIVISION

The study explored the relationship between the educational management styles and organizational health of school heads of Panabo City Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of educational management styles of school heads that significantly influence the organizational health of school heads. With the use of probability sampling, 150 secondary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was an extensive educational management styles of school heads and an extensive organizational health of school heads. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the educational management styles and organizational health of school heads. Moreover, all domains of educational management styles of school heads were found to have significantly influence on the organizational health of school heads. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education may identify means of helping the school heads in strengthening their educational management styles to ensure organizational health among them. KEYWORDS: Educational management styles, organizational health, descriptive correlation, Panabo City Division, Philippines

MANAGEMENT STYLES OF SCHOOL HEADS AND INSTRUCTIONAL COMPETENCE OF PUBLIC SECONDARY TEACHERS IN PANABO CITY DIVISION

The study uncovered the relationship between management style of school heads and instructional competence of teachers in public secondary schools of Panabo City Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables and the domains of management styles of school heads that significantly influence the instructional competence of teachers. With the use of probability sampling, 150 secondary teachers in the public schools were selected as the respondents. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational survey method, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Weighted Mean, Product-Moment correlation and Regression Analysis. Results revealed that there was extensive management styles of school heads and a very extensive instructional competence of teachers. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the management style of school heads and instructional competence of teachers. Moreover, all domains of management styles of school heads were found to have significantly influenced the instructional competence of teachers. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education may help the school heads in empowering themselves of their management styles to ensure an excellent instructional competence among teachers. KEYWORDS: Management styles, instructional competence, Panabo City Division, Philippines

Inventive leadership styles and their impact for achieving sustainable development goals in education at secondary schools: a case study from Multan, Pakistan

Globally, as we progress toward a more sustainable future, the sustainable development goals (SDGs) must be incorporated into various sectors, including education. This article explores the significant impact of inventive leadership styles on SDGs in education at the secondary school level in Pakistan. Based on this study, four hypotheses were developed using leadership variables such as empowerment of leadership, inspiring learners, resilient visions, and lead transformation. A quantitative survey method was utilized in this study. The researchers selected convenient sampling to collect data from 288 teachers, including heads of schools and administrators from 89 institutions. The data collection process included using a survey questionnaire to collect data on leadership styles and their relationship regarding SDGs within the field of education. In order to analyze the given data, two software programs were used, namely SPSS and Smart PLS 4.0. Several statistical methods were used to examine the collected data, such as confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM), which were implemented to confirm the measurement model. Additionally, path analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between independent and dependent variables. The findings revealed that overall leadership styles have a great positive impact on SDGs in education. Based on results, it has been found that it would be beneficial if leaders/teachers enhance their struggle using inventive leadership styles for achieving SDGs, fostering transformative education, and ensuring that learners and societies benefit from a more equitable and resilient future. Additionally, the need for more resources, resistance to change, and a need for leaders’/teachers’ professional development have been identified as potential obstacles. To overcome these challenges, a collaborative approach among stakeholders, policy support, and innovative practices are recommended.