Supervisory, Fiscal Management and Interpersonal Skill of School Heads in Relation to School Performance

Abstract:

This study was designed to determine the supervisory, fiscal management and interpersonal skills of public elementary school heads in relation to school performance in the District of Calatrava 1 and 2 during 2015-2016 in terms of classroom instruction, learning environment and extra-curricular activities. Moreover, this study aimed to find out whether or not significant difference exist in the following areas when the respondents are grouped and compared according to variables of age, sex, highest educational attainment, length of service as school head / teacher and average family monthly income. This study used a descriptive research approach where quantitative and qualitative research paradigms were employed. Cross-sectional surveys and naturalistic phenomenology designs were used. Cross-sectional survey design is the method that involves asking a large group of people at one point, such as principals and teachers, questions about a particular issue. Results of the study shows that the supervisory, fiscal management and interpersonal skills of public elementary school heads in relation to school performance in terms of classroom instruction, learning environment and extra-curricular activities revealed with “very high” results. Comparative analysis revealed that there is no significant difference in the level of supervisory skills, fiscal management skills and interpersonal skills in each specified areas when grouped and compared according to variables. Also, there is no significant relationship between the level of supervisory skills, fiscal management skills, level of interpersonal skills and school performance.In order to have an effective and efficient leader in school, it is recommended that that all school heads should be evaluated every year, sent to seminars, pieces of training, benchmarking, and mentoring to enhance their skills, and be required to enroll in a master's degree leading to educational management to upgrade their knowledge.

Keywords: Fiscal Management, School Heads, Supervisory Skills