Quality Management in Education: Building Excellence and Equity in School Performance of Secondary Schools in Calauag Quezon

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The aim of this study is to look into the "Quality Management in Education: Building Excellence and Equity in School Performance of Secondary Schools in Calauag, Division of Quezon and School Year 2014-2015." Most, specifically, it sought to answer the following questions: what is the role of the school heads, teachers and stakeholders on planning and programming using the guiding principles of school-based management on Program and structures, plan based on institutional structure, developed plan that translates into tangible improvement, and plan for financing mechanism; and how do the school heads provide technical assistance with other stakeholders.

METHODS

This study made use of the descriptive-analytical method of research. A survey of the school head, teachers and stakeholders on the school planning and programming towards the realization of goals on quality services was done to the clientele. A valuable data was gathered through personal interview/survey using the validated research instruments.

RESULTS

The data showed that all of the indicators evaluated by the respondents on the relevance of the guiding principles for implementing the school-based management were strongly agreed. As to the extent of rendering instructional assistance with the teachers, all the data fall under great extent. The performance levels of the principal in instructional management fall under excellent and the data on pupils' participations for school development on passion for education was on moderately visible, while the data on the instructional competence of teachers was very satisfactory.

DISCUSSIONS

The school heads provided technical assistance with other stakeholders on planning, adjusting the plans, translate the plan into implementation, established mechanism of the plan and accountability for resource authority. Most of the technical provider had performed his/ her jobs to mentors the school personnel and other stakeholder who are in need of technical assistance. Based on the collaborative work and participation of all stakeholders in school planning, programming and proper monitoring there was a good result because the result of the National Achievement Test and enrolment were increased and the dropout rate was decreased. As to the resourcing and out-sourcing project of the school, external stakeholders were encouraged to support the existing programs and projects of each school.