Title: CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL HEADS IN THE 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF ALBAY
Author:
Liezel B. Lozada
Abstract:
Leadership is one of the key factors in attaining excellence among educational institutions. Educational leaders such as school heads are important members of the educational system who oversee the general management and administration of the school. This study focused on determining the challenges encountered by thirty-four (34) public secondary school heads in the second district of Albay. This research adopted a mixed-method approach for both quantitative and qualitative research designs. Using the adopted survey questionnaire, the result shows that public secondary school heads in the second district of Albay highly implemented most of the functions of school heads as stipulated in R.A 9155. The results highlight that the most common challenges encountered were: (1) expressing ownership and personal responses to the identified issues; (2) enriching curricular offerings based on local needs; and (3) providing an environment that promotes the use of technology among learners and teachers. In terms of coping mechanisms, some of these were attending seminars and capacity building, teaming up with their communities, and talking to the right people. It is recommended that the focus on the development of competencies for school heads be continued and strengthened. Provide them with the necessary support, recognition, and resources to continue their innovative practices and enhance the learning environment.
Keywords: Challenges, school heads, functions, coping mechanisms.
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