Project STAR (Students Trained in Action and Responsibility): A Proposed Leadership Program in Lemery Pilot Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

It has been noted that the role of the Supreme Pupil Government is not usually put into practice and is only limited in some school activities. This prompted the researcher to conduct a study to help the Grade 4 to 6 homeroom officers. Leadership is about the art of motivating, influencing and directing people so that they work together to achieve the goals of a team or broader organization. It's important for the pupils to experience leadership opportunities during their schooling, to learn the art of building relationships within teams, defining identities and achieving task effectively.

METHODS

This study was conducted to assess the leadership skills and ability of the classroom officers of Grades 4 to 6 in Lemery Pilot Elementary School. It included the assessment of the factors affecting leadership relative to classroom, school, and community involvement and the proposed leadership program. The descriptive method of research was used in this study. Statistical treatment was also utilized to show the weighted mean, verbal interpretation and ranking data.

RESULTS

The leadership skills were demonstrated by the pupil-leaders but some of them encountered difficulties which affected their performance to lead. The findings showed that the pupil-leaders needed to boost their leadership ability. Moreover, they needed training to develop and improve their leadership.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the data gathered, a proposed leadership program was crafted in order to produce skilled and productive leaders and for the leaders to understand their roles.