Authors :
Helen C. Pecajas
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May
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Abstract :
This study explored the experiences of the
beginning elementary school teacher-in-charge from a
rural school in Davao City District. Eight (8) elementary
school heads participated in the study. The study used a
phenomenological approach to extract the ideas of the
teacher participants. The participants were purposely
selected as representatives from the pool of teachers in
the same division. The in-depth interview was employed
to gather some information regarding their respective
experiences as beginning administrators.
Using the thematic analysis, the following themes
emerged as pertaining to their experiences: Continuance
of school dynamism and operations, Multitasking roles
of school heads, and Difficulties in making school
resources available. The coping mechanisms of new
school administrators were adaptability and flexibility
with the situation, as well as learning from training and
workshops. The insights gained from the participants
showed three significant ideas, namely: Developing
friendly relationships with community leaders,
understanding individual differences, and Anticipating
management changes. The new principals or new school
heads should be more vigilant in observing new school
management policies and standards. The school head
may attend training and seminars to enrich his or her
management skills in dealing with the new teachers and
different stakeholders. The teachers may engage in
various school activities with an open mind, considering
the cultural values and practices of their stakeholders.
Keywords :
Experiences of Beginning Administrators, Face- to-Face Classes, Elementary- Teachers-in-Charge.
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This study explored the experiences of the
beginning elementary school teacher-in-charge from a
rural school in Davao City District. Eight (8) elementary
school heads participated in the study. The study used a
phenomenological approach to extract the ideas of the
teacher participants. The participants were purposely
selected as representatives from the pool of teachers in
the same division. The in-depth interview was employed
to gather some information regarding their respective
experiences as beginning administrators.
Using the thematic analysis, the following themes
emerged as pertaining to their experiences: Continuance
of school dynamism and operations, Multitasking roles
of school heads, and Difficulties in making school
resources available. The coping mechanisms of new
school administrators were adaptability and flexibility
with the situation, as well as learning from training and
workshops. The insights gained from the participants
showed three significant ideas, namely: Developing
friendly relationships with community leaders,
understanding individual differences, and Anticipating
management changes. The new principals or new school
heads should be more vigilant in observing new school
management policies and standards. The school head
may attend training and seminars to enrich his or her
management skills in dealing with the new teachers and
different stakeholders. The teachers may engage in
various school activities with an open mind, considering
the cultural values and practices of their stakeholders.
Keywords :
Experiences of Beginning Administrators, Face- to-Face Classes, Elementary- Teachers-in-Charge.