The Knowledge of Public Secondary School Heads in Creating Collaborative Workplace of Professional Learning: A Tool For Principal Empowerment in the Province of Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Collaboration in the workplace is important in the modern world as we continue topursue professional learning among colleagues. The analysis between the relationship of the school leaders on educational leaders' competency and their profile is needed in order to determine if their perceptions vary and if so, whether or not the difference is significant. The output of the research is a proposed Supervisory Program for Creating Collaborative Schools in the Province of Batangas.

METHODS

The researcher used descriptive quantitative study to add to the body of knowledge on creating a collaborative workplace environment for teachers by specifically identifying what principals know about creating a collaborative culture. Questionnaires were distributed to the respondents to gather data needed to answer the problems in this undertaking. On testing if there is a significant difference between the rating of school heads and principals with the other variables, t-test and ANOVA test were used.

RESULTS

The study revealed the R-value (0.0876 with its corresponding P-critical value 0.632 wherein the level of significance (0.05) and degree of freedom (8) herein presented. The result of this study shows that there is a significant relationship between the profile of the school heads and teachers.

DISCUSSIONS

Knowledge of public secondary school heads in creating collaborative workplace of professional learning has a direct, positive impact on student achievement. Principals should promote collaborative opportunities for teachers by building a master schedule that gives teachers time during the school day to meet together. Ideally, collaborative teams should meet every day. However, if that is not possible, the teams should be provided opportunities to meet at least weekly.