Challenges of School Administrators on the Implementation of Senior High School Curriculum in Region III

Authors

  • Joenar Baluyut

Keywords:

Challenges, School Administrator, Senior High School Curriculum, Implementation

Abstract

Introduction

School administrators serve as the "captain of the ship". They lead the people in the educational sector and manage the operations to make the institution working and productive. Aside from that, they also face different challenges that test their limits and make them more analytical and critical. Principals all over the world usually face new challenges as they move into a new period of providing education to young learners. These challenges are frequently modifications or indicators of previous and present problems. They may involve advanced methods or innovative prominence, as educators try to address them in the milieu of our fast-growing humanity. Traditionally, school heads employ the teachers, manage the finances, retort to public and parent issues, and agreed on the manner on everything from restraint to educational aims. In the Philippines, Republic Act 10533 untied a change from a 4-year secondary education to six years and separating into the junior high school and the senior high school. The K to 12 Basic Education Program, the main portion of the operation policy of President Aquino, is also one of the most provocative management advantages.

 

Methods

This study utilized a descriptive design in identifying the challenges encountered by the school administrators in the implementation of the Senior High School, how the school heads addressed the challenges, the proposed strategic plan for the effective Senior High School implementation, and the implications of the study to educational management.

 

Results

After a thorough analysis of the gathered data, it was found out that the majority of the school administrator’s encountered challenges in terms of material and human resources, curriculum, students, and scheduling of subjects and instructional supervision. Thus a strategic plan was proposed to effectively implement the Senior High School Curriculum.

 

Discussions

It was recommended that the school administrators should be proactive in developing and implementing a plan to ensure that all staff develops culturally responsive practices needed to work with diverse students and their families. School heads must also be familiar with available resources to support the diverse needs of students, families, and staff and must know how to access additional support to ensure an appropriate education for all students and support for teachers.

Published

2019-12-18