Project PRISM on School Heads Supervisory Competence

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Our learners mirror the kind of instruction they receive fromtheir teachers which are reflected on the supervisory competence of the school heads and principals.This is the guiding principle of the District of Santa Maria in advocacy to improve school heads' and principals' instructional supervision competence. A chain reaction that will develop not only teaching practices of teachers but also learning development of our learners.

METHODS

For Process Observation Analysis, a standardized monitoring tool intended for instructional leader was used to assess the principals' competence in conducting process observation. The tool used was designed to gather quantitative results.It is procedural for it follows the procedure in instructional monitoring of school heads: Pre-Observation,Observation, andPost-Observation.

RESULTS

After the implementation of Project PRISM, 100% improvement in very low and low level of competence were attained, 67% in average, 89% in high, and 67% in very high level. This means that principals and school heads are now competent in the conduct of process observation which will improve teaching practices of teachers and later improve learners' academic achievement.

DISCUSSIONS

The above statement shows the significant effect of Project PRISM. It denotes that principals and school Hheadsare adaptive to the process observation analysis and are capable of performing with a high level of competency. Therefore, the continuous implementation of the project is recommended.