Impact of The Implementation of School-Based Management Program among Public Elementary Schools in Cavite: Basis for a Proposed School Improvement Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to develop a school improvement plan (SIP) based on the impact of the implementation of the School-Based Management (SBM) Program among public elementary schools in Cavite. The study was conducted to find out if the implementation of the SBM program had an impact on the educational outcomes of every schools, roles and competencies of school heads and teachers, and pupils' performances, and outcomes in schools. Problems encountered in the implementation of SBM program were looked into as well.

METHODS

The researcher used a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. A descriptive method employing survey, interview, and documentary analysis on the impact of the implementation of SBM program was used for the study. The problems encountered in its implementation were gathered with the interview (structured). It was used to get the opinions of the respondents and to verify the validity of the gathered data for the development and enhancement of the school improvement plan(SIP).

RESULTS

After the implementation of the SBM program in the public elementary schools of Cavite, the educational outcomes of schools-variable resulted to better performance of pupils and the school itself; roles and competencies of school heads were improved, developed, and greatly performed; competencies of teachers were enhanced, improved, and developed; involvement of parents, community, and other stakeholders resulted to strong collaboration, active participation, and involvement and outcomes of pupils resulted to well-developed and actively performing learners applying language literacies (both in oral and written languages) in English and Filipino. Moreover, the respondents moderately agreed (MA) that there were problems encountered in the implemented SBMprogram.

DISCUSSIONS

Results suggest that the implementation of the SBM program established unity among school heads, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders that created a positive impact on ideas, concepts, and policy undertakings of the school. This greatly influenced the school improvement plan. The proposed SIP is recommended for the adoption by public elementary schools in Cavite to determine its effectiveness or weaknesses so that improvements can be made and could be adjusted to the needs and context of different schools.