Involvement of External Stakeholders in the Implementation of School-Based Management

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Parents and other external stakeholders play a significant role in the improvement of the schools. School and community are two important aspects that help build the future of our children. School-Based Management (SBM) is implemented so that the school will improve their performance as well as students' achievement. School-Based Management is composed of different dimensions specifically School Leadership and Governance, Curriculum and Learning, Accountability and Continuous Improvement, Management of Resources. This research focuses on the perception of the respondents based on their observation of how stakeholders' involvement affects the school's performance.

METHODS

The researcher utilized qualitative research with phenomenology as an approach. The researcher made use of purposeful random sampling. In gathering pertinent information, the researcher used a semi-structured interview with the respondents. After gathering all the data coming from the interviews conducted, the researcher transcribed theinterviews verbatim with her respondents.

RESULTS

Based on the interview, the school's external holder's lack of involvement in the different activities and programs of the school affects the overall performance of the activities such as Brigada Eskwela, Family Day, Recognition Day, and etc. The respondents also mentioned that parents are the partners of the teachers in activities and program especially when it comes to the physical and financial aspects. Lack of time an lack of involvement and communication with external stakeholders are some of the reasons cited why they are not involved in the school.

DISCUSSIONS

This issue is very relevant nowadays because, through the good implementation of School-Based Management (SBM), the school's performance will improve as well as the learners' skills and abilities. It will be possible through the work collaboration of the internal and external stakeholders of the school. As a result, there will be a conducive and safe learning place for our learners, and the goal to provide a quality education will be achieved.