Time Management and Administrative Functions of Education Managers for Productivity of Elementary Schools in The Division of Lipa City
Keywords:
Administration, Instructional Supervision, Productivity, School Managers, Time Management)Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Affirming the principals' effect on school achievement and their need to strategically meet management tasks and responsibilities the researcher became interested to find the different time management practices and administrative functions of school heads in different schools. The description of educational leaders' behaviors and the connection between their time management and performance that affect school productivity were key motivators to conduct this study.
METHODS
In the analysis of the data of the study, the researcher employed the Frequency and Percentage. The questionnaire is recognized as a reliable tool for data gathering purposes. Hence, the main source of data in this study was the questionnaire considering the need for information to structure its indicators. The study used a researcher-made questionnaire as main instrument complemented by documentary analysis and focus group discussion.
RESULTS
Based from the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn:
Given the various roles of school principals, they must make decisions about how to allocate their time among competing job demands. Time used for decisions are important for effective leadership and the productivity level of their school which reflects the impact of these practices.
DISCUSSIONS
The teachers assess the school managers carry out their functions to a very great extent while both school heads and parents affirm that the school managers perform their role functions to a great extent. Major activities relative to instructional supervision, community building and research and extension are carried out to a very great extent by school managers.Strategic interventions on time management per school-related tasks such as instructional supervision, community building, research and extension and other allied tasks may be provided to school managers so that they may responsively work on their functions and responsibilities
