Professional Advancement Project for National Qualifying Examinationfor School Heads (NQESH) Takers

Authors

  • Nevard Glenn A. Orsos Orsos

Keywords:

Principal's Test, Professional Advancement Project

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The development of a professional advancement project for National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) takers was the main focus of this study. In particular, the study surveyed the profile of NQESH takers and their performance viz a viz NQESH domains.

Furthermore, the significant relationship between the profile of NQESH takers and their performance was determined. It was also relevant for this study to ascertain the extent of the respondents' managerial skills relative to communication, technical, conceptual and human relation and interpersonal management along with the problems they met inherent to their role functions. At the end, the findings of the study were utilized in preparing the proposed professional advancement project for NQESH takers in Batangas Province.

METHODS

This study employed descriptive research design involving 261 NQESH takers of 2015 from the four schools’ division offices in Batangas Province such as Batangas Province, Batangas City, Lipa City and Tanauan City. Relevant data were collected with the use of researcher-made questionnaire, documentary analysis and interview. Frequency count, percentage, weighted mean and chi square were the statistical tools used to treat data.

RESULTS

The findings revealed that majority of NQESH takers belonged to the 41 to 50 age group, had completed their master's degree, with Head Teacher position, with at most five years of administrative experience and very actively participated in trainings and seminars. Considering their performance, NQESH takers passed the domains in instructional leadership; creating a student-centered learning climate; human resource management and professional development; parent involvement and community partnership; and personal and professional attributes and interpersonal effectiveness. However, they failed in terms of school leadership; and school management and operations.

DISCUSSIONS

In light of these findings, the study recommended that the professional advancement project for NQESH takers which was designed based from the findings be reviewed by the concerned schools’ divisions for suggestions and enhancement measures before possible adoption to help their NQESH takers. NQESH takers may also be encouraged to continue their educational advancement through post graduate studies and participate more on professional advancement trainings/ seminars that will help them enhance their leadership and supervisory skills.

Published

2019-01-18