Home⇛International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research⇛vol. 6 no. 3 (2025)

Principals’ Competence in Performance Management of Private Secondary School Teachers in the Division of Nueva Ecija

Julieta P. Galang

Discipline: Social Sciences

 

Abstract:

Teacher quality is the primary factor influencing student achievement, emphasizing the essential role of effective performance management in improving teaching quality. Given the critical duty of principals in fostering teacher performance, this study examines their competencies within private secondary schools in Nueva Ecija. Objectives. This research aims to determine the level of principals’ competence in performance management, focusing on the areas of planning, monitoring, and reviewing performance among teachers. Additionally, it seeks to identify differences in perceptions among principals, department heads, and teachers regarding these competencies. Methodology: A descriptive research design was employed, utilizing surveys distributed among thirty-six (36) principals, thirty-three (33) department heads, and two hundred one (201) teachers across selected private secondary schools in the Division of Nueva Ecija. Data collection was primarily achieved through structured questionnaires and unstructured interviews to validate responses. Results: Results indicated a high level of competency among principals in managing teacher performance across all three areas assessed. Notably, statistical analysis revealed a significant difference in perceptions regarding the monitoring of teacher performance, suggesting that while principals are generally perceived as highly competent, there are areas that require further attention and improvement. Recommendations: Principals who do not hold advanced degrees pursue further education to enhance their qualifications. Ongoing professional development opportunities, such as training and seminars focused on performance management, should be provided. Further research should be conducted to explore the implications of performance management on teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.



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