Perception of Learners on School Educational Leadership and Management: Basis for Staff Development Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In the field of K-12 education administration, it is particularly important for school administrators to do something to develop teachers, not only to ensure the best learning outcomes for their students but also to be more effective and satisfied in various other aspects of their work. The purpose of this study is to determine the perception of the learners about the school in terms of the educational leadership and management, teaching and learning and school climate. The school principal's roles and responsibilities in teacher professional development have impact on the nature of principals' work, the growth and development of teachers, and on the school and its environment.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive method of research to determine the extent of learners' perception about the school in terms of educational leadership and management, learning and teaching and school climate as bases for staff development is needed at school to enhance learning among pupils.

RESULTS

Among the indicators, in table 2 the perception of the respondents on the educational leadership and management of the school principal visits our class regularly ranked first with a weighted mean of 3.425. In table 3, the respondent's perception of the school in terms of teaching and learning indicates that indicator I am allowed to participate in activities organized by the school ranked first with a weighted mean of 3.625. Data in table 4 is about the result of pupil-respondents' perception of the school in terms of school climate. Among the ten indicators, the school addresses the needs of gifted and talented pupils, learners with special education needs and learners from diverse and/or cultural backgrounds got the highest mean, 3.700.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of the study finds out that the school head conducts instructional supervision and visits the classrooms regularly but the pupils are not oriented on the roles and duties of the principal. The school conducts activities that give equal opportunities for every learner to participate. In the classroom, however, learners have limited participation in the lesson. Though diverse learners are catered by the school, appropriate measures to address disciplinary problems are not practiced. School head and teachers need to undergo further development programs.