Instructional Leadership Performed By School Heads in the Municipality of Gen. E. Aguinaldo: An Assessment

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The vital intention of the study was to assess the instructional leadership performed by school heads in the Municipality of Gen. E. Aguinaldo during the school year 2018-2019. The study utilized the 10 elementary school heads and 1 secondary school head in the Municipality of Gen. E. Aguinaldo, Cavite. There was a total of 11 respondents. The proposed intervention plan in instructional leadership consists of varied activities/strategies/programs which focuses on the instructional leadership performed by the school heads.

METHODS

The study made use of a descriptive method research design. The instruments used in gathering data and answering the questions in this study were the National Competency-Based Standards for School Heads Training and Development Needs Assessment (NCBSSH-TDNA) Tool Domain 2 questionnaire, informal interview, observation, and documentary analysis. Observation and interview were also used to verify the accuracy of the data. The data gathered from the respondents were treated statistically using the weighted average.

RESULTS

The school heads utilize assessment results to improve learning, manage the introduction of curriculum initiatives in line with Department of Education policies, enrich curricular offerings based on local needs, and prepare and implement an instructional supervisory plan. Additionally, the school heads conduct instructional supervision using appropriate strategies, evaluate lesson plans as well as classroom and learning management, provide in a collegial manner timely, accurate and specific feedback to teachers regarding their performance, and use proposed intervention plans in instructional leadership consisting of additional programs/activities/strategies.

DISCUSSIONS

The results develop skills, attitude, and values of school heads to establish harmonious relationships in schools. They should continue attending seminar workshops and training on instructional leadership to enhance school skills leadership. Moreover, the school heads should organize a research-based school program. The proposed intervention plan in instructional leadership can be adopted as a guide for the improvement of the school heads in handling the institutions.