The Influence of School Heads' Competencies in Enhancing The School Performance in The Division of Camarines Sur

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study determined the influence of school heads' competencies in enhancing the school performance in the Division of Camarines Sur.

METHODS

The researcher utilized the descriptive-evaluative-inferential method. The data pertinent to the present study were gathered using questionnaire, documentary analysis and interview. The statistical tools used in the treatment of data were mean, frequency count, weighted mean, percentage, ranks, t-test for paired samples, and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.

RESULTS

In the study, it is revealed that the performance indicators changed minimally for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. There is no significant difference between the performance indicators ofthe public elementary school in the Division of Camarines Sur for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. Mostly, the school heads rated themselves as outstanding along the different domains for school leadership and management behavior indicators and very satisfactory in some other areas. Also, there is no significant difference on the rank orders of the level of school heads competencies between central and non-central school. Furthermore, the level of influence of the school heads' competencies in enhancing school performance, along self-management, professionalism and ethics, result focus, teamwork, service orientation, innovation, leading people, and people development is considered "Very High" on the school's Graduation Rate, Failure Rate, Drop-out Rate, Participation Rate, Enrolment Rate, Survival Rate, Retention Rate, and Completion Rate; with "High" influence on Transition Rate, Promotion Rate, and Repetition Rate.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of the research demonstrates the need to enhance more the competencies of the school heads for the increase in school performance. As recommended by the researcher herself school heads should be provided further trainings, successfully fulfill his/her role by delivering exceptional performance, they need to have a good vision to share ideas on how to better promote teaching and learning and to prioritize the implementation of many projects, improve the school performance indicators significantly by being fully competent through continuous training and development that is manageable, customer-focus, result-oriented, professional and meaningful, be reflective practitioners and lifelong learners so as to keep abreast of the times and continue to grow and excel. Also, to pursue continuing education, share experiences and collaborate in leading innovative management strategies.