Governance Opportunities for Learners in Junior High Schools and their Relationship to Lifelong Learning: towards an Outcomes-Based Student Leadership Framework

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The main purpose of the study was to determine the relationship of governance opportunities on learners among selected Junior High Schools. The findings served as bases for the development of an outcome-based student leadership framework. The following questions were specifically dealt in the study: (1) the extent governance opportunities provided for learners; (2) the extent lifelong learning outcomes observed through the governance opportunities; (3) relationship between the lifelong learning outcomes and the governance opportunities ;(4) learner's experiences as regards to governance opportunities provided by the school; and (5) proposed outcomes-based student leadership framework.

METHODS

The researcher conducted both quantitative and qualitative research.

RESULTS

The findings revealed that the governance opportunities for SSG (x=3.74) and classroom officers (x=3.60) are always provided and sometimes provided for club officers(x=3.42). High observance of lifelong learning outcomes on self-leadership(x=3.54). leadership skills (x=3.62) and interpersonal and organizational skills(x=3.68) and an observance on the application of inclusive leadership (3.48) and critical thinking (3.19) make the evaluation of their relationship on lifelong learning on student leadership and teaching-learning development necessary. As to learner's experiences, four essential emerging themes were identified namely: Theme 1 Happiness highlighted the enjoyment despite the difficulty that they encounter. Theme 2 Personal Development enumerated what they have learned as student leaders. Theme 3 Time Management centered on balancing their time in academics and extracurricular activities. Theme 4 Critical thinking aided them the importance of problem solving in their daily life.

DISCUSSIONS

To strengthen the significant contribution of governance opportunities on student's lifelong learning, there is a need to implement programs that will maximize the benefits and potentials of students' leaders. It is highly recommended that the student leadership framework offered herein be a supporting structure in the development of student leaders and their impact on their lifelong learning.