School Governance and Management Practices of Secondary School Heads in The Schools Division Office (Sdo) of Camarines Sur

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher considered both the school governance and management practices of school heads in the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Camarines Sur in order to identify the weaknesses of school heads that need reinforcement and the strengths that need to be sustained.

This action research was funded under Basic Education Research Fund (BERF) through the facilitation of the PPRD Region V.

METHODS

Descriptive method was employed in discussing the responses to the research questions on the school governance and management practices. To clarify some items without answers in the questionnaire, interview was conducted.

RESULTS

This study arrived with the following findings: (1) the school heads and teacher-respondents have the same perceptions in the governance and management practices of school heads as resource provider, communicator, and visible leader—are excellent; (2) school heads and teachers have the same perceptions on management practices level of efficiency along planning, organizing, controlling and leading of school heads; (3) school heads and teachers have different insights on school heads leadership practices terms of position; (4) school heads and teachers have the same insights on school heads leadership practices terms of permission, production, people development, and pinnacle; (5) there is a significant relationship between the perception of teachers and school heads in governance and management practices in the different levels of leadership of school heads; and (6) an operational plan and/or a training design can be formulated in order to enhance the managerial capabilities or governance and management competences of the secondary school heads.

DISCUSSIONS

Based from the assessment made, the researcher conceptualized an operational plan in order to enhance the school governance and management practices of the secondary school heads in SDO Camarines Sur to assist the stakeholders. The plan, may guide SDO Camarines Sur particularly the School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD) for a beneficial, sustainable and ultimate expectation for future generations school heads and will eventually be able to maintain and improve society. The researcher is confident that the output of this research will help strengthen the abilities and capabilities of school heads in governing and managing their respective schools and enhance their professional endeavor.