The Emotional Intelligence and Managerial Competencies of School Principals in the First District of Oriental Mindoro: A Basis for a Developmental Training Program

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the emotional intelligence and managerial competency level of school principals in the First District of Oriental Mindoro for the School Year 2018-2019 to conceptualize a developmental training program. The collection and analysis of data through the use of quantitative and qualitative research instruments were used since the goal of this study is to determine the relationship of the selected variables. There were 68 school principals in the quantitative part, while 15 school principals were selected for the face-to-face interview, and five principals participated in the focus group discussion. Modified Emotional Intelligence Self Evaluation Test adapted from Hidayet Tuncay (2002), self-made questionnaires for managerial competency level, face-to-face interview, and focus group discussion were used in this research. Data analysis was carried out through the use of Weighted Mean and Simple Linear Regression. Findings revealed that school principals had a definite strength in some variables of emotional intelligence while needing substantial development on managing one’s emotion. High level of managerial competency was also shown in the results. The study revealed that emotional intelligence had a significant effect on managerial competence of the school principals. Further, the findings of this study were taken as bases in formulating the proposed developmental training program that is recommended to sustain the strengths and develop the weaknesses of the school principal.