Universal Journal of Educational Research

ISSN: 2960-3714 (Print) 

ISSN: 2960-3722 (Online)

Adaptability of the Novice School Heads on the Dimensions of Leadership Practices in SDO City of Malolos: Basis for Technical Assistance

Risalita C. Nalla

Anilao Elementary School, SDO City of Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines


Dulce M. Camaya

PSDS District 10, SDO City of Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines

ABSTRACT

This research study employed the mixed-method approach. Quantitative data were tabulated and treated using the SPSS. Meanwhile, the qualitative data were subjected to Thematic Analysis. Results revealed that on the general dimensions of leadership practices, the novice school heads showed total adaptability. However, after dissecting the answers of the participants, it showed that under each sub-dimension of the leadership practices, most of the novice school heads found research and innovation very challenging that they could not really adopt at present. Another sub-dimension includes updating of school files, policy reviews, managing resources and leading strategically. As to the experiences, some novice school heads gained understanding, became confident, and acknowledged the huge responsibilities of school leaders. Others also experienced the opposite such as the struggle to craft the School Improvement Plan, BED 1, 2, 3, Annual Improvement Plan, and liquidation of funds. It has been recommended by the researchers to conduct a division-wide leadership capacity training and provide re-calibration of technical assistance to the novice school heads so that they could adopt and function normally as responsible school leaders.

KEYWORDS: adaptability, dimensions, leadership, novice, school heads, basic education

HOW TO CITE:

Nalla, R. C., & Camaya, D. M. (2023). Adaptability of the Novice School Heads on the Dimensions of Leadership Practices in SDO City of Malolos: Basis for Technical Assistance. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2(1), 15-24.

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