School-Based Management Problems Encountered by School Heads of San Francisco District: Basis for the Development of a Proposed District Improvement Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study aimed to analyze the School-Based Management (SBM) problems among school heads of San Francisco District as basis for the development of a district improvement plan to enhance level of practice. The researcher identified SBM problems faced by respondents on leadership and governance in terms of work supervision, curriculum and instruction in terms of learning performance and instructional delivery, accountability and continuous improvement on stakeholders' participation and employees development, management of resources on learning materials and equipment, and learning environment.

METHODS

The study employed mixed method approach using researcher-devised instrument to identify SBM problems. Quantitative data were analyzed using percentage, weighted mean, t-test, and one way ANOVA; while the qualitative part employed the problematic analysis of the root causes.

RESULTS

Findings revealed that respondents do not encounter problems on SBM in terms of leadership and governance on work supervision, curriculum and learning in terms of instructional delivery,and continuous improvement on employees' development. On the other hand, on curriculum and learning in terms of learning performance, respondents encountered problem on School's NAT performance. Respondents encountered problems on LGUs and parents initiative, and parents support in transparency of school financial matters as regards stakeholder's participation.

Similarly, respondents encountered SBM problems on management of school resources on learning materials and equipment. On problem-situation, the root cause of Low NAT rating was socio-economic status of learners (family's income, parents working). Also, minimal support from parents was due to socio-economic status. The study revealed that demographic profile is not a factor in SBM problems.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings, the proposed District Improvement Plan (DIP) was designed to increase SBM level of practice among school heads of San Francisco District.