A Collaboration Model to Sustain Professional Learning Communities Using the Quality Education for Sarangani Today (Quest) Project in West Maasim District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study investigated the perceived effects of the implementation of the Quality Education for Sarangani Today (QUEST) project in West Maasim District specifically, from Hilltop Elementary School, Kablacan Elementary School, Daliao Elementary School, Datu Molod Integrated School, Nomoh Integrated School,Kanalo Elementary School, Maasim Central Elementary School, Pananag Elementary School and Ireneo E. Lopez Elementary School.

METHODS

The survey questionnaire gathered the responses from the implementers, particular 54 parents, 38 teachers, and 9 school heads, about the Quality Education for Sarangani Today (QUEST) project, were analyzed and considered a priority for reforms proposed in the collaboration model designed by the researcher. Responses revealed that there is a high perceived effect of the implementation of the five dimensions of a professional learning community (PLC) such as Shared and Supportive Leadership, Shared Personal Practice, Supportive Conditions-Relationships; and Supportive Conditions-Structures. The perceived level of effectiveness of the implementation of the Quality Education for Sarangani Today (QUEST) project considering the dimensions of the Professional Learning Communities is high. Supportive conditions considering relationships and structures were found to be the barriers in sustaining the effective implementation of the Quality Education for Sarangani Today (QUEST). Collaboration model designed to enhance implementation of the Quality Education for Sarangani Today (QUEST) project is intended for student achievement.

RESULTS

The following recommendations were drawn from the summary of findings and the conclusions: Supportive conditions considering relationships and structures should be the priority in terms of adopting reforms to sustain the effective implementation of the Quality Education for Sarangani Today (QUEST) project be tried out among the elementary schools in West Maasim District.

DISCUSSIONS

Research to investigate the relationship between the implementation of the PLCs for the QUEST program and the academic achievement of the students is encouraged, as follow up to this study. Research mapping supportive conditions in the forms of relationships and structure are recommended to address the needs mentioned as priority barriers in the study.