Managerial Skills of Selected Elementary Head Teachers in Area III, Division of Batangas: Basis for School Head Enhancement Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

School leaders play multifaceted roles in the educational system. Some say that effective school leaders are born with the skills to lead while others believe that leading effectively can be developed through training and practice. In the field of education, no one could deny the very significant role that the school administrator plays in the entire system. Their tendency and potential to join the force and lead the body would be good channel so that quality of education would be achieved. I being an administrator believes that a skillful leader is a must in every school. It is the light of the foregoing information that the teacher was motivated to conduct their study.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in this study. Data were gathered with the use of questionnaire designed to determine the respondents’ profile and to assess the managerial skills of head teachers. Observations and interviews were also conducted to support the responses of the respondents in the questionnaire. The respondents of the study were three hundred seven (307) elementary grade teachers and thirty-one (31) head teachers assigned in Area III Division of Batangas during the school year 2017-2018.RESULTSMost of the teachers were younger than the head teacher. There are more female respondents than male. The civil status of the respondents varies, some were single, others married and widower. All respondents were educationally qualified, civil service eligible, and have long years of experience in their respective positions. The managerial skills were very satisfactory as assessed by the teacher-respondents. The head teacher assessed themselves outstanding on the first 3 skills and very satisfactory on last2 skills.

DISCUSSIONS

Rigid trainings on school administration and supervision should be conducted by the supervisors to enrich the competencies of their work. The higher school officials should provide more concern, understanding and support immediately to the head teachers so that they will be more inspired to work. That performance of pupil's achievement be upgraded to attain the high level of performance of the school administrator. That the structure of the office of the administration be given to satisfy the needs and desires to enrich transparency in the area.