Assessment of Leadership and Professional Qualities of School Administrators in Tanauan City East District: Basis for a Training Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The school as an organization needs to carry out its functions effectively and efficiently. The consequences of what the school does is oftentimes attributed to school management and the moment school management enters into the picture of the school organization, the crucial person who is always being referred to is the school head. Furthermore, the challenges of 21st century global and technological advances have placed school leaders and teachers under more pressure than ever before.

METHODS

This study is a descriptive research. The principal aim in employing this method is to describe the nature of a situation as it exists at the time of the study by exploring administrative and supervisory behaviors. Data collections were conducted in order to test hypotheses or to answer questions concerning the current status of the subject of the study. This study was conducted inpublic schools in Tanauan City East District

RESULTS

Findings of the study showed that that there is a significant relationship between the demographic profile and the leadership and professional qualities of the school heads and teachers. The school heads need learning about school management and administration; hence, a training program is needed where they can develop their skills as school heads.

DISCUSSIONS

School heads should conduct team building activities and acquire knowledge in organizing/setting programs for the school. They must conduct a program that will stimulate and simulate positive values among teachers. School administrators also need to motivate teachers on self-development. There is a need to work hard in order to demonstrate the school heads' leadership and professional skills. School administrators need to read more about the Department of Education order and memorandum so that they will be aware about school functions.Atrainingprogramisalso neededtoassistschooladministratorstomeettheirfullpotentialasschoolleaders