Educational Leadership in the Philippines: The Challenges
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educational leadership, Philippines, principals, challenges, systemic issues, educational changeAbstract
This study explores the challenges faced by educational leaders, focusing on principals, in the Philippines and their implications for educational change. The research investigates how principals navigate systemic issues to drive positive change. The findings reveal significant barriers including political instability, corruption, resource constraints, and instructional challenges. Principals often operate with limited agency due to these challenges, hindering effective leadership and equitable resource distribution. Large class sizes, language barriers, and inadequate infrastructure further complicate teaching and learning. Additionally, curriculum implementation faces hurdles due to resource limitations. Inadequate facilities and technology exacerbate educational challenges. Addressing these issues requires policy reforms, capacity building, and community engagement. By understanding these challenges and advocating for systemic changes, educational leaders can play a crucial role in improving the education system in the Philippines.
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