Partners for Progress-Best Practices of a Leader and Partner School: An Input for SSP Program Development

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

School-to-school partnership program offers unique insights into another way of life. By collaborating on joint projects, learners develop appreciations of cultural diversity, develop a competitive and creative mind, and other skills that lead to the mastery of concepts in each subject. Department of Education believes that high performing schools can be instruments for reform through school-to-school partnerships. This study aims to determine the best practices of a leader and partner school as an Input for school-to-school program development to help other schools to elevate their performance and reach their full potential.

METHODS

A descriptive method of research was utilized in the conduct of the study. The study involved 43 teachers, 2 school heads, 1 district supervisor, 35 students/pupils and 12 parents of Bayorbor National High School and Santol-Manggahan Elementary School. A survey questionnaire was used to determine the best practices of leader and partner school as an input of SSP Program development. Frequency, percentages, ranking, mean, weighted arithmetic mean and t-Test was used to analyzed the collected data.

RESULTS

The results showed that teachers, students/pupils, and other stakeholders have a positive attitude and perception on the implementation of the School-to-School Partnership Program. Leader School and partner school greatly exemplifies best practices on the implementation of the SSP Program. Moreover, both leader and partner school demonstrate positive results on the implementation of the SSP Program. An action plan developed is very beneficial to other schools to reach their full potentials.

DISCUSSIONS

The implementation of the SSP Program greatly improves the academic performance of learners specifically numeracy and literacy skills. Teachers were given professional and personal development training to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Schools become a child-friendly institution for learners. The leader and partner school should work hand and hand to improve other areas in the SSP program. Both leader and partner schools may share their experiences and best practices in other schools to help them improve and reach their full potentials.