Strengthening the Effectiveness of the Supreme Student Government

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to determine whether the Supreme Student Government in Pinamukan National High School is effective or not in implementing their projects and programs that are mandated by the Department of Education. SSG officials had difficulty in encouraging students to put into action the learnings gained from the organization's effort of its projects through information dissemination fora, and seminars, thus, the need for the study was considered. Specifically, in this study, the researchers sought to explain the advantages of having effective leadership and identified the factors that influence the strength and effectiveness of SSG.

METHODS

Seven research questions were formulated to identify the problems and to offer alternative solutions to alleviate unwanted actions leading to the modification of SSG activities as laid down in its action plan. The study employed a descriptive method or survey research design and used statistical techniques, Frequency Count and Percentage Distribution. This provided reliable information and some facts about effective leadership. The respondents of this study were the randomly selected 75 individuals from Grade 10 and Grade 12 students as well as the selected SSG Officers at Pinamukan National High School. Findings revealed that the majority of the respondents were female and at the range of 15-16 for student-respondents while 15-18 for SSG Officer-respondents.

RESULTS

The study highlighted the effectiveness of student council in terms of how they operate and in terms of what they accomplished. This combined students' and student leaders' attitudes on the way SSG officers lead and how the students and SSG officers affect the effectiveness of the organization. It was also noted that the behavior and attitudes of the student leaders really affect the effectiveness of SSG as they were on a high percentage. They can affect both the progressive development of all the projects and programs and their unsuccessful implementation at the school level.

DISCUSSIONS

A collaborative effort from the school administration, teachers, and students could ensure the success of SSG's primary objectives as young leaders of the school. Hence, a well-developed, well-planned course of action and beneficial projects of SSG in building a good relationship and camaraderie among the students and the student council should be restructured and reorganized for the school's progress.