Teaching leadership: an examination of best practices for leadership educators

This study explored the leadership perspectives of four school principals on creating a positive school culture and improving student outcomes. Four key themes emerged from the interviews: the importance of relationship building, focus on student learning, emphasis on professional development, and collaboration. The principals highlighted the significance of building strong relationships with staff and students as the foundation for creating a positive school culture. They emphasized the need for regular assessments to monitor student progress and creating a safe and engaging learning environment. The principals recognized the importance of ongoing professional development for themselves and their staff and believed that keeping up to date with new teaching methods and technologies was critical in providing students with the best possible education. Collaboration was also seen as essential, with the principals emphasizing the need to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and the wider community to achieve shared goals. Overall, the study suggests that effective school leadership requires a focus on building strong relationships, a commitment to student learning, ongoing professional development, and collaboration. These findings are consistent with previous research on effective school leadership, emphasizing the need for a collaborative and supportive school culture that prioritizes student learning and teacher development. The study has important implications for school leaders, highlighting the importance of relationship building, ongoing professional development, and collaboration in creating a positive school culture and improving student outcomes

Perspectives and experiences in online teaching and learning

This qualitative study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of students and teachers at PAU Excellencia Global Academy Foundation, Inc. in online teaching and learning. The study gathered data through in-depth interviews with 10 students and 10 teachers. The findings of the study revealed four main themes: (1) advantages of online teaching and learning, (2) challenges of online teaching and learning, (3) pedagogical strategies for online teaching and learning, and (4) recommendations for improving online teaching and learning. The participants identified several advantages of online teaching and learning, including flexibility, convenience, and accessibility. Participants also noted that online learning can be more cost-effective than traditional classroom-based learning. However, participants also identified several challenges, such as technical difficulties and poor internet connectivity, as well as the potential for isolation and the lack of face-to-face interaction. To address these challenges, participants recommended the use of effective communication and feedback, as well as the use of multimedia tools to enhance student engagement. Teachers also emphasized the importance of creating engaging online content that encourages student participation and active learning. Participants suggested the implementation of regular check-ins with students and the provision of academic support and resources. These findings provide valuable insights into the perspectives and experiences of students and teachers in online teaching and learning and can inform the development of effective online teaching and learning systems at PAU and other educational institutions in the Philippines

Assessing the impact of principal’s instructional leadership, school level, and effectiveness in educational institutions

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between instructional leadership and school effectiveness in educational institutions in Toledo City Division, Philippines. A mixed-methods approach was utilized, including a survey questionnaire and focus group discussions. The survey was administered to 13 school principals, while the focus group discussions involved 14 teachers and school administrators. The quantitative results showed that instructional leadership had a significant positive effect on school effectiveness, while school level did not have a significant effect. The qualitative findings highlighted the challenges faced by school principals in implementing effective instructional leadership practices, including resistance to change and limited resources. The importance of collaboration and communication between school principals, teachers, and the community in promoting effective instructional leadership practices was also emphasized. The comparative analysis of the quantitative and qualitative results revealed that while the survey results showed a significant positive relationship between instructional leadership and school effectiveness, the focus group discussions provided valuable insights into the challenges and strategies for effective implementation of instructional leadership practices. Overall, this study suggests that instructional leadership plays a critical role in enhancing school effectiveness in educational institutions in Toledo City Division, Philippines. The findings highlight the need for collaboration and communication between school leaders, teachers, and the community to ensure the success of instructional leadership practices. These findings have implications for educational policy and practice, emphasizing the importance of investing in instructional leadership development and support to improve school effectiveness

ICT application in teaching and learning

The purpose of this study was to investigate and assess the use of ICT in the teaching-learning process. This study assessed the senior high school students of PAU Excellencia Global Academy Foundation, Inc.’s students’ attitudes toward ICT integration and the effectiveness of ICT use in the teaching-learning process. The effectiveness of using ICT in the teaching-learning process, as well as the level of attitude toward ICT among the secondary school students participating in the research, were evaluated by the researcher using a descriptive-correlational engaging quantitative approach. As to the findings , one of the most important contributing aspects affecting a student’s success in various subjects and fields is their performance. Generous investments were justified by the firmly held belief that technology may improve student academic achievement by enabling more effective and efficient ICT integration into teaching-learning process for students