The SCOUTERS ROCK Implementation at Public Secondary Schools: A TEA Governance Experience in Sto. tomas District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study is an overture of the school management strategies in Sto. Tomas District anchored to the SCOUTERS ROCK which is DepEd's theme in the holistic development of the entire school system. This study aims to identify the school management strategies at Sto. Tomas District anchored to the SCOUTERS ROCK.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive qualitative research design to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied. Descriptive research methods describe specific behavior as it occurs in the environment. Research questionnaires covering the SCOUTERS rock perceived level of implementation were utilized. Research questionnaires were distributed to the teachers during their convenient time. The researcher used survey method and interview as data gathering procedures. The responses were tallied and the weighted mean computed based on the questionnaires given.

RESULTS

The management practices at Sto. Tomas District are evidently anchored to TEA Governance-SCOUTERS ROCK. There is no significant difference between the management strategies anchored to TEA Governance-SCOUTERS ROCK as perceived by the respondents.

DISCUSSIONS

Leadership for educational transformation exists in educational systems and in the communities they serve. The educational leadership program prepares students for leadership positions in education and policy at the community, school, district, state, and national levels. Proposed school management strategies under TEA Governance SCOUTERS ROCK may be considered as best practices in school management.