Managerial Competencies of Teachers of Gulod Senior High School: Basis for Professional Enhancement Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Managerial competence of teachers brings to fore the emergence of excellent learners who have demonstrated conceptual skills. The capacity of the teacher to provide the managerial expertise in directing the class is a crucial factor for the successful achievement of all of the school's academic and non-academic projects and for its teaching-learning process. One determinant of excellence in public schooling is the managerial competence of individual teachers. They are considered of vital importance in the school's success. This study was pursued by the researcher to determine the level of the managerial competence of teachers. The results will be used as basis to recommend a professional enhancement plan for teachers that they may use to devise plans of actions on how they can improve the quality of education through their managerial leadership.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in this study with the questionnaire as the main instrument used in gathering the needed data. This study involved 36 teachers assigned in Gulod Senior High School, Division of Batangas City as respondents. The data gathered were tallied, tabulated, and interpreted using frequency, percentage distribution, and weighted mean.

RESULTS

The study showed that the respondents have satisfactory assessment on their managerial competence in areas of leadership, planning and organizing, community relations, and conflict resolution. For age and number of years in present position, the hypothesis was rejected while the educational attainment is considered the hypothesis was accepted. A Professional Enhancement Plan is proposed to help enhance the managerial capacities of school heads.

DISCUSSIONS

From the results, it can be deduced that age and number of years in the present position are factors to gaining competence among theteachers. The older the person gets and the longer he/she spends in the position he/she is, the better she/he becomes in the performance of his/her job. From the responses of teachers in relation to their managerial competence, a proposed professional enhancement plan was proposed. This output aimed to involve teachers in activities that will enhance their capacities as school leaders with regard to their management of the institution. Moreover, specific weak areas are the focus of this management program.