The Perception of the Partner Schools' Teachers on the Implementation of School to School Partnership Program in Calatagan District, Calatagan, Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Establishing collaboration and upholding partnership with the different stakeholders are considered to be effective strategies practiced by schools to meet different needs, sustain the high performance of the teachers, and improve students' learning achievement. To intensify the culture of collaboration and partnership, the Department of Education launched Department of Education Order No. 44, s.2016 otherwise known as School to School Partnership Program. The Department of Education believes that high-performing schools can be instruments for reform and elevation of the performance of other schools.

METHODS

The study employed descriptive research design which was quantitative in the aspect of data gathering. The researchers conducted the study in the two (2) elementary schools in Calatagan District which became partner schools in the School to School Partnership Program. Questionnaire was utilized to determine the perception of the respondents.

RESULTS

The results of the study revealed that School to School Partnership Program had positive impact on the teachers' and pupils' development of the partner schools as supported by the average weighted mean of 3.50 interpreted as strongly agree. It also revealed that there is no significant difference among the perceptions of the respondents when grouped according to their profile variables.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of the study revealed that School to School Partnership Program has positive impact. Hence, it should be implemented continuously. To ensure continuous improvement and better implementation of the program, consistent monitoring and evaluation should be done by the Department of Education officials.