Extent of Partnership in Adopt-A-School Program as Perceived By The Teachers and School Heads of Elementary Schools of Tanauan City Division: Basis for Enhancement Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Department of Education programs, like Adopt-A-School for one, aim at setting a balanced and harmonious organizational climate through administrative procedures that establish and promote the ideals of participative democracy within the ambit of the school and its community. Target beneficiaries include school head/s, teachers, pupils, parents and other stakeholders. The implementation of school programs is commonly sanctioned and supported by higher educational authorities. Nevertheless, the support is not always enough, specifically in terms of financing the resources required in the implementation of the said programs. Inadequate resources become a common problem that hinder the success of the implementation of programs. This situation poses a great challenge and sometimes, a great problem for school heads and teachers.

METHODS

This study used a descriptive method of research that made use of a quantitative approach since it surveyed the respondents' perceptions regarding the extent of partnership of stakeholders in the Adopt-A-School.

RESULTS

The study revealed that a strong partnership of school community with private sectors indicated a high performance to enhance the extent of partnership in Adopt-A-School Program. The involvement and participation of the private sector should be well-documented. An enhancement program is proposed and put forward to improve the extent of the partnership of stakeholders in the Adopt-A-School Program. There is a significant relationship in the perceived level of partnership in staff and faculty development, construction of facilities, upgrading of existing facilities, provision of instructional materials and modernization of instructional technologies when respondents are grouped according to profile.

DISCUSSIONS

The teacher and the school head should effectively implement the program and gain greater support from different sectors. The school must solicit support and participation from the Alumni Association and Parents Associations to established high extent partnership. The school should also maximize participation by all sectors of the institution and other stakeholders. It should also institutionalize and harmonize efforts of different sectors.