Functions of Principle-Centered Educational Leaders and Teachers Holistic Development in Selected Public Elementary Schools at Calamba West District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education systems in many developing countries are being decentralized. Authority for making decisions for school improvement is devolving to the school-level which puts unprecedented pressure on school principals to be accountable for the quality of education provided by their schools. The level of responsibility principals must assume is further compounded by the pressures for improved education quality that already exist in most developing countries.

METHODS

The researcher was able to randomly select the twelve (12) respondents out of twenty-four (24) principals as the first group of respondents; and one hundred ninety (190) respondents out of 384 teachers in the whole district as the second group of respondents.

RESULTS

The results on the assessments of the respondents on principle-centered educational leaders observed terms of organizational development, Teachers' Instructional Development, Facility Development interpreted as "highly observed”.

DISCUSSIONS

1.Since there is a highly observed principle-centered educational leaders among principals, it is recommended that principals should continue to evaluate their own leadership performances through a regular conduct of interview, dialogue with the subordinates to include analysis, and further study of gathered feedback and data about their leadership capabilities.2.The principals should continue to maintain good relationships among their teachers through the observance of good channel or flow of communication.3.The principals should line up some religious developmental activities for their teachers like recollection or retreat to include counseling and spiritual guidance.4.The principals need to establish good rapport among subordinates, developing positive school climate and keeping their roles as good leaders at all times.5.The enhancement program presented herein is highly recommended for implementation. Evaluation of the implementation should be kept and maintained for future use and as reference for future development.