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Instructional Supervisory Practices of School Heads in Bulusan District: Basis for Policy Recommendations


Authors : Jeffrey F. Riamon; Virginia D. Detera

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26apr016

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Abstract : This study explored the instructional supervisory experiences, practices, strengths, challenges, and policy recommendations relevant to school heads in public elementary schools. Employing a mixed-methods design, the research combined qualitative interviews to capture the lived experiences and supervisory approaches of school heads with quantitative assessments that measured their strengths and weaknesses in instructional leadership, communication, and innovation. The findings revealed that school heads frequently navigate a complex balance between providing instructional support such as conducting classroom observations, mentoring teachers, monitoring curriculum implementation, and facilitating assessments, and managing extensive administrative responsibilities. While the results indicate that school heads generally exhibit strong competencies in communication, leadership, and innovative problem-solving, several supervisory limitations emerged, including difficulty sustaining instructional follow-through, challenges in setting clear instructional goals, and constraints brought about by insufficient resources. Further analysis identified key challenges that hinder effective supervision, particularly administrative workload, limited support from higher offices, and lack of adequate learning materials. Despite these barriers, school heads continue to implement meaningful supervisory practices that promote teacher growth, curriculum alignment, and data-driven instructional decisions. The study recommends systemic adjustments such as reducing administrative burdens, expanding professional development opportunities, improving resource provision, and encouraging collaborative leadership structures. Overall, the findings underscore the importance of strengthening institutional support to enhance the effectiveness of instructional supervision and ultimately improve teaching and learning outcomes in public elementary schools.

Keywords : Curriculum Implementation, Instructional Supervision, Policy Recommendation, Supervisory Function, Supervisory Practices.

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This study explored the instructional supervisory experiences, practices, strengths, challenges, and policy recommendations relevant to school heads in public elementary schools. Employing a mixed-methods design, the research combined qualitative interviews to capture the lived experiences and supervisory approaches of school heads with quantitative assessments that measured their strengths and weaknesses in instructional leadership, communication, and innovation. The findings revealed that school heads frequently navigate a complex balance between providing instructional support such as conducting classroom observations, mentoring teachers, monitoring curriculum implementation, and facilitating assessments, and managing extensive administrative responsibilities. While the results indicate that school heads generally exhibit strong competencies in communication, leadership, and innovative problem-solving, several supervisory limitations emerged, including difficulty sustaining instructional follow-through, challenges in setting clear instructional goals, and constraints brought about by insufficient resources. Further analysis identified key challenges that hinder effective supervision, particularly administrative workload, limited support from higher offices, and lack of adequate learning materials. Despite these barriers, school heads continue to implement meaningful supervisory practices that promote teacher growth, curriculum alignment, and data-driven instructional decisions. The study recommends systemic adjustments such as reducing administrative burdens, expanding professional development opportunities, improving resource provision, and encouraging collaborative leadership structures. Overall, the findings underscore the importance of strengthening institutional support to enhance the effectiveness of instructional supervision and ultimately improve teaching and learning outcomes in public elementary schools.

Keywords : Curriculum Implementation, Instructional Supervision, Policy Recommendation, Supervisory Function, Supervisory Practices.

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