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Extent of Technical Assistance from School Leaders to Improve Teachers’ Performance: Case of Agusan Del Sur Division

Volume: 166  ,  Issue: 1 , February    Published Date: 15 February 2025
Publisher Name: IJRP
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DOI: 10.47119/IJRP1001661220257589

Authors

# Author Name
1 Michael S. Pareja
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Abstract

The primary goal of this study is to assess the extent of technical assistance provided by school leaders to teachers regarding the teaching and learning process. A vital aspect of this study will be to understand the impact of enhancing teacher performance, alongside the increase in academic performance of students, through the assistance provided by school leaders. The study was conducted in the selected large schools of the Division of Agusan del Sur and delved into the profiles of teachers, considering variables such as age, sex, educational attainment, years of service, and related training to provide a thorough understanding of the diverse characteristics within the teaching cohort for the School Year 2023-2024. This study used a quantitative research design using a descriptive-correlational approach to examine the extent of technical assistance by the school heads to improve teachers teaching performance, targeting teaching delivery and learning outcomes with in-depth analysis of the context of leadership dynamics in the following areas: Technical Support School-Based Review and Learning Standards Teaching Standards and Pedagogies Teacher Performance Feedback Learning Assessment and Learning Environment. It specifically focused on the extent of technical assistance provided by school leaders to teachers in the 10 selected large schools within the Agusan del Sur division. The respondents were selected using a sampling technique. Additionally, this study utilized a researcher-made survey questionnaire anchored and based on the PPSSH, focusing on Domain 3, which emphasizes focusing on teaching and learning. It is found that the prominent schools in Agusan del Sur are dominated by highly performing teachers. Furthermore, the School heads very high technical assistance to teachers is remarkable, indicating the positive contribution of DepEds investment in school leadership training and seminars. Generally, teachers performed beyond the expectations of DepEd and CSC. However, the pursuit of advanced studies, access to workshops and training, constant school head support, and intervention programs are significant inputs to sustain the exemplary performance of teachers in the teaching profession.

Keywords

  • Teaching Performance
  • Technical Assistance
  • Leadership Dynamics
  • Technical Support
  • Academic Performance