Benchmarking on School-Based Management

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The achievement of the organization's goals and objectives are based upon different variables that a leader incorporates into his actions. These factors are classified as internal and external factors. Internal factors refer to those inherent traits that comprise his/her personality. On the other hand, external factors refer to those things which are widely observed and adopted from his environment. Such factors as communication skills, visualization skills, teaching skills/experiences, and managerial expertise are considered as internal variables while such factors as influence form others, training experiences, and peer pressure are considered as external factors. This study focused on the Benchmarking onSchool-Based Management practices in Division of Laguna during the School Year 2017-2018. This study sought to determine the status of benchmarking on School-Based Management of Secondary School Heads in Laguna Division during the School Year 2017-2018.

METHODS

The researcher used the questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument. Frequency counts, percentages and weighted mean were used for the descriptive analysis. The t-test for the independent sample was used to find the difference among the perceptions of the school heads, teachers, and stakeholders on the School-Based Management. Majority of the school heads are middle-aged, married, females, with doctoral units, within the adequate number of experiences as school heads, have school-based management training and are members of local professional organizations.

RESULTS

The school heads, teachers and stakeholders have comparable insights as to how the school heads have effectively observed and implemented various practices on the different aspects of the school-based management system. Despite the very high rating provided by stakeholders, they consistently have the lowest level of evaluation towards the school heads' performance which might mean a need for further transparency of schemes and encouragement of active participation of every member of the school community towards the improvement of the institution.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher recommends that school heads undergo comprehensive school-based management training so as to enable them toefficiently utilize their administrative skills in operating and enhancing the entire school system. They must be encouraged to pursue and finish their post-graduate courses for them to attain supplementary learning necessary to manage their respective educational institutions. They must inspire and communicate with their subordinates, faculty, staffs, students, parents and another member of the school community to actively participate and commit themselves to various programs designed to effectively implement the policies consequently improving schools' performances.