Collaborative Efforts of School Head and Teachers Towards Enhancing Teaching and Learning Process

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study determined the collaborative efforts of the school head and teachers of Talolong Elementary School (TES) to enhance the teaching and learning process. This study bridged the gap between the school head and teachers to further enhance the teaching and learning process.

METHODS

This study used the quantitative research design which the researcher deemed important so that the problems of the study can be explained well and can be understood. It was conducted at Talolong Elementary School, Lopez West District, Lopez, Quezon. This is a small sized school with (1) head teacher, (7) teachers, and (187) pupils.

RESULTS

Results showed that the leadership competencies of the school head got an overall weighted mean 4.23. Meanwhile, teaching and learning process got a 4.16 weighted mean. The null hypothesis was accepted with the P-value obtained 0.803647 which is greater than the set alpha 0.05.

DISCUSSIONS

The following programs were crafted: Principal and Teacher Collaborative Enrichment Program (PTCEP); Creating a Cooperative and Constructive Climate (4Cs) Program; and Group Intensive Activity (GIA).

Collaborative efforts of the school head and teachers of TES will serve as model for other schools to enhance teaching and learning process. This will also ensure the welfare of the workforce of the school.