Proxy Indicator Leadership Assessment Tool for Public School Administrators

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The indicators used in the developed Proxy Indicator Leadership Assessment Tools (PILAT) are Decision Making Skills, Motivational Skills, Delegation of authority skills, Communication Competence, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Maturity and Risk Management Developed Assessment tools that were made for teachers and administrators of public schools. Each assessment tool consists of ten item questions that will identify their leadership skills. Validity was made with the help of education experts and the reliability of the developed tool was also considered. The assessment tool includes the samples of teachers and administrators from five cluster schools of Rizal.

METHODS

A combination of descriptive and survey method was used in the study which included the administrators and teachers as respondents. Weighted mean and Factor Analysis were used to assess the proxy indicator leadership assessment tool (PILAT) with regard to the seven leadership skills.

RESULTS

The level of attainment of the proxy indicator leadership assessment tool for Public school administrators in the Division of Rizal, with respect to decision making skills, motivational skills, delegation of authority skills, communication competence, conflict resolution, emotional maturity and risk management, was interpreted.

The leadership skills of the administrators have to be enhanced to improve the quality of teachers in the institution through extensive training and development of their administrators as they take the lead role in the management of teachers in the organization and in support of knowledge and skills capability required of leaders.

Moreover, the training and development needs of administrators must be re-examined and rationalized, and that the content standards of the programs be focused on leadership.

DISCUSSIONS

Proxy Indicator Leadership Assessment Tool (PILAT) requires full implementation of the different functions on the part of the school administrators to ensure quality results.

Meanwhile, administrators and teachers have common perceptions on the level of attainment of the Proxy Indicator Leadership Assessment Tool (PILAT) is an indication that they share the same commitment and concerns for the school’s progress.