Factors Affecting the School-Based Management (SBM) Level of Practice in Three (3) Selected Public Secondary Schools in Nasugbu East District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education in all countries of the world is perceived as the corner stone of improvement. It forms the basis for literacy, as well as technological and skills achievement. This is why schools must be properly managed and supervised. (Agih, 2015)School-Based Management supports the schools to provide better teaching and learning environments. (Bandur, 2008) Three selected public secondary schools in Nasugbu East District Catandaan-Yabut National High School and Tala National High School have a “developing” SBM Level of Practice but very near “maturing level,” while Malapad na Bato National High School increased to maturing level last school year. It indicates that there is progress in the practice of teachers aside from the principal's support. School improvement depends on the active involvement of teacher leaders and availability of resources. School administrators cannot do it all.

METHODS

This study utilized the descriptive method of research which made use of questionnaire in gathering the necessary data.andwas conducted to know the factors affecting the SBM Level of Practice in Three (3) Selected Public Secondary Schools inNasugbuEast District for the purpose of proposing an SBM Level of Practice Model.

RESULTS

The effectiveness of the SBM in terms of the Four principles: Leadership and Governance, Curriculum and Learning, Accountability and Continuous Improvement and Management of Resources was rated very good by the respondents. Likewise, factors that affect the SBM Level of Practice like general duties of school, faculty and staff personnel, curriculum and instruction, student's support, school-community relations, administration and physical facilities were rated agreed by the respondents. Moreover, there was significant relationship between the responses of the respondents regarding their perceptions on the effectiveness of SBM and Factors that affect the SBM Level of Practice.

DISCUSSIONS

Due to a positive result, it was recommended that schools' stakeholders should sustain good practices in SBM Principles in spite of school-community wide learning problems. Likewise, the study revealed that stakeholders must be always abreast on the factors affecting the SBM Level of Practice to move toward the maturing level. Lastly, since there was significant relationship between the perceptions of teachers on effectiveness of SBM and factors affecting the SBM Level of Practice, the schools should uphold good practices of the school for excellent result.