Effect of the Principals Leadership Roles to the Teaching Performance of Teachers and the Achievement of Pupils in Lingig II District Division of Surigao Del Sur

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

It is believed that principals can serve as instructional leader for an entire school with the substantial participation and support of other educator. Principals are under pressure to provide quality learning for all students and quality results on test scores. The main concern of this study is to assess the leadership behaviors of school heads to the performance of teachers and the achievement level of pupils in Lingig II District, Division of Surigao del Sur. It tackles on the professional preparation profile of teachers, the level of job dimension and instructional leadership roles of school heads, the achievement level of pupils, the significant difference of school heads job dimension and instructional leadership roles; and the relationship between the professional profile of school heads, their leadership behaviors, the performance of teachers and the achievement level of pupils.

METHODS

The whole enumeration method was used in this study with the questionnaire as the main tool. The secondary instrument were taken from module 1 and 3 of the District EMIS. Part 1 of the questionnaire centered on the job dimensions of school heads capabilities on instructional leadership. For the statistical treatment, the weighted mean, simple percentage scale, chi-square, the coefficient of contingency, and the t-test were employed.

RESULTS

The professional profile of school heads is in the prepared level. The school heads job dimensions are in the effective or satisfactory level. The school heads' visible presence gained much recognition having worked cooperatively to develop clear goals that relate to the school's mission. Their instructional leadership behavior pose an overwhelming circumstantial evidence for them to be strong leaders. The achievement level of grade six pupils in English, Math, Filipino, Science and Health is poor and the achievement level of pupils is affected by the school heads leadership roles and performance of teachers.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate that school heads should continue to update themselves and finish their masterly degree program. They should endeavor profit from the INSET they have intended and put them into use. They must take an active role and be accountable for competing their individual contribution and work in partnership, as well as recognize and embrace the difference in the group for a healthy and challenging environment in school.