Abstract: The purpose of this exploratory qualitative single case study was to describe the perceptions of five public secondary school teachers in East District of Malungon, Division of Sarangani. Qualitative research design using a single case study approach was employed to traverse and interpret the perceptions of Continuing Professional Development that leads to an intervention program. Five participants went through an in-depth interview to discover their perception using thematic analysis in analyzing the data. The data gathered were categorized into three themes: needs for Continuing Professional Development, perceived challenges on Continuing Professional Development, and the Impact of Continuing Professional Development. Teachers need to be updated and be equipped with the skills and knowledge to cope up with the fast-changing trends in education through acquiring CPD activities in the school context.

Keywords: educational management, perceptions, continuing professional development, teachers, intervention program, Philippine.

Title: PERCEPTIONS OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS ON CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Author: Eugie Mae R. Fernandez, Geraldine D. Rodriguez, Jocelyn S. Jimenez, Fredgie P.Pasco

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

ISSN 2394-9686

Vol. 9, Issue 2, March 2022 - April 2022

Page No: 90-118

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Published date: 27-April-2022

Abstract: The purpose of this case study was to have an in-depth understanding of the instructional leadership of the elementary school head of Tupi South District. The current study was done within the qualitative framework, employing a case study design for which six (6) participants who were working in different settings were chosen through purposive sampling and were interviewed. The audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and analyzed using qualitative template analysis, and the merging themes were noted. The study showed, among others, that elementary school heads face several problems, difficulties, and challenges in this new normal setting. The participants responded also that there were various problems met in their function as instructional leader. Parents and learners’ participation were also given an importance during the conduct of the study.  It reflected that their participation and coordination in school have a huge contribution to the success of the implementation of Self-Learning Modules as curriculum instruction. The result of the study could not generate a generalization of the experiences of the participants. To view the participants’ idea on how they analyzed their role as an instructional leader, they reflected it as inspiring others, providing support, and to be an effective role model. Lastly, to determine the extent of the problem and provide interventions to address such, other research methods may be deemed beneficial.

Keywords: educational management, instructional leadership, far-flung schools, new normal, case study, Philippines.

Title: SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP OF FAR-FLUNG SCHOOLS IN THE NEW NORMAL

Author: Raquel D. Eslaban, Noe P. Garcia, Analisa T. Amada

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

ISSN 2394-9686

Vol. 9, Issue 2, March 2022 - April 2022

Page No: 55-89

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Published date: 27-April-2022

Abstract: The study utilized a case study to describe and gain insights from the experiences of the teachers’ teaching efficiency during the pandemic within the SY 2020-2021.The study revealed that the participants felt emotional and mental distress and they have tried several strategies in order to keep their teaching efficient. They also sense the importance of equipping themselves with the recent educational tools. In order to surpass the challenges, the support of the stakeholders and the parents are the key components which are the coping mechanism of the teachers. The teachers’ competence, commitment, and dedication were also equally important as they are the prime movers of the program. These qualities and positive outlook served as the tools to cope with the new normal and be an effective teacher during this pandemic.

Keywords: educational management, teachers’ teaching efficiency, during pandemic, new normal education, case study, Philippines.

Title: Teachers’ Teaching Efficiency during Pandemic: A Case Study

Author: Myra Fe L. Cahate, Geraldine D. Rodriguez, Lyndon A. Quines

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

ISSN 2394-9686

Vol. 9, Issue 2, March 2022 - April 2022

Page No: 38-54

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Published date: 26-April-2022

Abstract: This study determined the ‘Adequacy of the Program Resources in the Implementation of the K-12 Curriculum’. The subjects of the study were the Public Elementary School Teachers. The descriptive research design was adopted in this study. The questionnaire used to determine the perceived adequacy of the program resources in the implementation of the K-12 curriculum in Basilan, in the areas of: Professional Knowledge, Professional Attitude and Interest, Resource Adequacy, Professional Teaching Capacity, School Culture, Time, and Professional Support. The instrument that was utilized was the Curriculum Implementation Questionnaire developed by Lewthwaite and Fisher (2003). An instrument reliability analysis conducted based on the pre-test data yielded an Alpha value of 0.983, which is interpreted as high instrument reliability. To determine the perceived adequacy of the program resources in the implementation of the K-12 curriculum, the Weighted Mean and Ranking were used. 

Keywords: K-12 Curriculum; Professional Knowledge; Professional Attitude and Interest; Resource Adequacy; Professional Teaching Capacity; School Culture; Time; Professional Support.

Title: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE K-12 CURRICULUM: ADEQUACY OF PROGRAM RESOURCES

Author: Dr. Haipa Abdurahim-Salain

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

ISSN 2394-9686

Vol. 9, Issue 2, March 2022 - April 2022

Page No: 33-37

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Published date: 16-April-2022

Abstract: It is imperative that senior managers, as change agents, have a good understanding of the psychological contract and how it influences commitment towards their job and their organization. This study explained the concept of employees’ psychological work attitude on organizational commitment among the administrative staffs of Rongo University, Kenya. Questionnaires were used to collect data from the administrative staffs. Several employees consider their psychological contract with university as effective compared to those considered normative and continuance. The psychological contract is a determinant of organizational commitment among staff and in the case of Rongo University; there was indeed a psychological contract weakness that is mainly attributed to staff attitude and psychological rewards, thus causing a psychological contract breach. The study was premised on Contract as a Mental Model by Rousseau (1995); Attitude and Side Bet Theories. The study adopted quantitative method approach with a cross-sectional research design. The target population comprised of 108 administrative staffs of Rongo University. Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table of specification was used to determine the sample size of 89 administrative staffs. The reliability of the research instruments was determined using Cronbach’s Alpha and a coefficient of r˃.6 was reported. The data collected was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) windows version 22 computer programme. Statistical tests, Pearson Product-Moment of Correlation and Regression were used to investigate the relationship between the variables. Participants’ confidentiality was promised and adhered to by the researcher. The study established that the psychological contracts in general accounted for 57.3% as signified by Adjusted coefficient of R²=.573, of the variation in organizational commitment among employees. The study recommends that employees’ psychological contracts and its dimensions have a significant effect on the employees work commitment and so the institutions should fulfil the psychological contracts made. The employees’ psychological work attitude should therefore build and maintain stable, well-adjusted motivational forces between administrators and the organizational commitments.

Keywords: Employees’ Work Attitude, Organizational Commitment, University.

Title: Employees’ Work Attitudes as a Psychological Contract on Organizational Commitment: Case of a Public University in Kenya

Author: Lazarus Millan Okello, Beatrice Achieng Adongo, Joseph Ouma Ayoro

ISSN 2394-9686

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Abstract: Leadership style is the most important factor in the success or failure of school discipline. Despite significant roles played by Principals including instilling school discipline, learning institutions in Kenya, especially public secondary schools, have been faced with different cases of unrest emanating from students, teachers, and other staff members. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of transactional leadership styles on school discipline in public secondary schools in Vihiga Sub-County. The study was guided by the following research objectives: to find out the effects of Principals’ transactional leadership style on school discipline. A descriptive research design was used and informed by social learning theory as well as System Theory. The target population was 27 Principals, 321 teachers, and 3083 form three students from 27 public secondary schools in Vihiga Sub-County. Saturated sampling was used to select the 27 public secondary schools. A sample size of 431 participants was sought using simple random sampling. The researcher used a sample of 24 Principals (~100%), 309 form three students (10%) and 98 teachers (30%) for the study. The study used questionnaires (teachers and students) and interviews (Principals) to collect data. Reliability of research instruments was tested using Pearson Product Moment of Correlation Coefficient giving an index of 0.820. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics which included frequencies, percentages and means, while the qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. The analysed data was presented using tables and bar charts. On findings of the study, there was statistically positive correlation between Principals’ transactional leadership and school discipline (n=289; r = 0.605; p<0.05). The study concluded that Principals’ transactional leadership style was critical in instilling school discipline in Vihiga Sub-County. The study would assist the policy makers in the Ministry of Education to formulate viable policies on handling of school discipline. The study is useful to teachers, students, parents, and guardians in secondary schools. A study on effects of Principals’ transactional leadership style on school discipline in private secondary schools in Vihiga Sub-County-Kenya would expound the understanding of the current problem.

Keywords: Leadership style, school discipline, public secondary schools.

Title: Effect of Principals’ Leadership Styles on School Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Vihiga Sub-County, Kenya

Author: Velma Oyiko Mudanyi, Dr. Jack Odongo Ajowi, Dr. Benard Mwebi

ISSN 2394-9686

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