Assessing the Instructional Leadership of Elementary School Administrators at Parang West District, Sulu Division: Teachers’ Perspectives

Widzdhan Mandangan; Masnona Asiri

doi:10.62596/ffk7vg80

Authors

Widzdhan J. Mandangan 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/ffk7vg80

Keywords:

instructional leadership, school administrators, teachers’ perceptions, school leadership practices, elementary education, Parang West District, Sulu

Abstract

This study investigated teachers’ perceptions of the instructional leadership practices of elementary school administrators in the Parang West District, Sulu Division. A descriptive–correlational research design was utilized, involving 100 teacher-respondents selected through purposive sampling during the School Year 2025–2026. Data were gathered using a carefully developed questionnaire adapted from Hallinger and Murphy (1985) and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson correlation coefficient. The results revealed that instructional leadership practices were generally rated at a very high level across all dimensions, including defining the school’s mission, managing instructional programs, promoting a positive learning environment, and supervising and evaluating instruction. Significant differences were observed when respondents were grouped according to age, gender, and civil status, while no significant differences were found based on length of service and educational attainment. Furthermore, the correlation analysis showed strong and significant positive relationships among the different dimensions of instructional leadership. Overall, the findings suggest that instructional leadership functions as a cohesive system of practices that collectively enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning within the district.

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