A Review on Instructional Leadership of School Heads Based on the Teachers' Skills in Meeting the Performance Indicators at Padre Garcia District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Instructional leaders, under RA 9155, are mandated to perform critical roles such as providing professional and instructional advice as well as support to the school heads and teachers. This study aims to allow school heads to flourish and grow, to develop and to generate self-belief and self-esteem. This study also aims to effectively coach, guide and provide technical assistance to school heads.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive method of research. To obtain the data and information needed, supervisory report and unstructured interview were utilized. From the consolidated data, an action plan was proposed to develop the instructional leadership performance of the school head.

RESULTS

Majority of the teachers are well versed with the content of the subject matter which may be associated with the training on content and pedagogy of the K-to-12 curriculum. The technical assistance provided by instructional leaders are the following: conducting post conferences to discuss teachers' strengths and weaknesses; providing comprehensive suggestions; discussing the importance of the respective components of instruction; and sharing of experiences that make instruction works.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrated that that teachers' strengths are essential to create meaning in the delivery of instructions. Technical assistance was provided by the school heads to teachers. Instructional leaders make decisions to address the identified needs and an action plan was proposed in providing support as well as instructional advice to teachers and school heads