Strengthening the SBM Level of practice of Don Leon Martinez Memorial Elementary School through Stakeholders Participation

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The basic framework of a quality education system is one that succeeds in meeting the individual school desired goals and outcomes. This is relevant to the needs of pupils, communities and societies and another is the ability of pupils to acquire knowledge and skills.

School-Based Management has been in existence in our educational system for quite number of years and it has been proven effective in the realization of the desired goals and outcomes. Several policies were formulated in which it helps in the realization of the ultimate aim of SBM which is centered on the learners.

Several programs and projects were implemented that also support the success of SBM. But in spite of these, still there is a need to strengthen the level of practice through the participation of stakeholders.

The purpose of this study is to strengthen the SBM level of practice of Don Leon Martinez Memorial Elementary School through stakeholders’ participation.

METHODS

This research was conducted to the stakeholders of Don Leon Martinez Memorial Elementary School. This employed the descriptive correlation survey research design.

RESULTS

The result of this study was supported by the findings of the researchers that School-Based Management can promote improvements in pupil learning by building relationship between schools and diverse community entities. Building partnerships that link school, family and community is intimately connected to pupil achievements because linking schools and community resources leads to providing services and support that address various needs of the pupils. The researchers strongly believe that community and parental attachment in support to School Based Management program can improve school and the quality of education that the children achieved as well as the academic achievements of pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrated the need to strengthen the SBM level of practice of Don Leon Martinez Memorial Elementary School through stakeholders’ participation in order for our institutional leaders be in a new light with their positions becoming much more influential, powerful and responsible.