ASSESSING SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AT SULU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, INC.: TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVE

Nursa Ladjahasan; Masnona Asiri

doi:10.62596/tmvyt204

Authors

Nursa S. Ladjahasan School of Graduate Studies, Sulu State College, Jolo, Sulu, 4700, Philippines Author
Masnona S. Asiri School of Graduate Studies, Sulu State College, Jolo, Sulu, 4700, Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62596/tmvyt204

Keywords:

Decentralization Theory, Transparency, Pedagogical targets, Teachers, Instructional standards

Abstract

This study used a descriptive-correlational research design to assess the school-based management practices at Sulu College of Technology Inc. Purposive sampling was used to select 100 teacher respondents. Frequency, percentage score, weighted mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation, t-test, and ANOVA were among the statistical techniques used in data analysis. In addition to taking into account demographic profiles like age, gender, civil status, length of service, and educational attainment, the investigation concentrated on leadership and governance, curriculum instruction, transparency and accountability, and resource management. The results showed that most respondents were married, between the ages of 26 and 35, mostly female, had less than five years of service, and had bachelor's degrees. Teachers generally rated the management practices favorably, with ratings falling between "Agree" and "Neutral." The opinions of the various teacher-respondent groups did not significantly differ from one another. Additionally, all domains showed a strong positive correlation, which is consistent with Fiske's Decentralization Theory, which holds that transparency is necessary for efficient resource allocation in the event of local power shifts. The findings also demonstrated that stakeholder empowerment improves decision-making and instructional quality, which is consistent with Arnstein's Participatory Governance Theory. This study emphasizes how crucial it is for leadership and governance to be transparent and accountable in order to promote an academic excellence culture at the university.

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