Participative Planning: Input to an Enhanced School Management

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher intends to suggest means as to how participative planning could be utilized to ensure continuous school development. Also, the researcher also believes that a positive organizational climate could also be contributory to enhance school management. In the same manner, the researcher believes that participative planning could be utilized in improving organizational climate.

METHODS

This study made use of quantitative-qualitative methods of study. The main respondents of this study were the teachers of Batangas City District 1. Specifically, 57 teachers served as the respondents of this study. They were the ones chosen as respondents as they are the persons who can directly observe the leadership styles of their respective school heads. The questionnaire was the main tool used in gathering the needed data. The results of this study were supplemented by an interview.

RESULTS

It was found that many school heads utilize a democratic leadership style. Also, it was also revealed that some school heads use the directive style of leadership. The teachers also revealed that the use of participative planning had a positive impact on organizational climate. Furthermore, it was found that participation among the teachers could also serve as motivation them to continuously improve performance. The teachers also believed that they feel more empowered and trusted if they participate in planning. From the results, the researcher suggested a training program for school heads relevant to participatory leadership and participatory planning.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of the study indicate that participatory planning could bring out a positive impact on the organizational climate and motivation of teachers as well. This is the long run could also positively bring improvements in school management.