Home⇛Asian Research Journal of Education⇛vol. 2 no. 2 (2025)

Master Teachers` Mentoring Practices, Effectiveness of Curriculum Implementation and Instructional Leadership in The First District City Schools Division of Laguna

Menandro C. Sunico | Remedios M. Dela Rosa

Discipline: Teacher Training

 

Abstract:

Master teachers play a vital role in education, serving as mentors, guiding curriculum implementation, and demonstrating instructional leadership. As schools pursue continuous improvement and excellence, it becomes essential to explore the best practices employed by these educators. Hammond (2022) emphasized that effective teacher mentoring enhances student achievement and improves teacher retention. Furthermore, research highlights that master teachers actively engaged in curriculum implementation are better equipped to design lesson plans that are engaging, relevant, and impactful. Collaboration among educators is essential for fostering professional growth and achieving excellence. Master teachers are pivotal in this process, sharing their expertise to support colleagues' development, demonstrating effective teaching practices, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating professional learning opportunities. In this context, this study examined the constructs of the mentoring practices of master teachers, the effectiveness of curriculum implementation, and instructional leadership. It aimed to determine the level and relationships among these variables in the First District City Schools Division of Laguna. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed to describe and correlate the variables under study. A random sampling method was used to select 141 respondents from the total population of 220 master teachers in the division. A survey instrument, modified and adapted from prior studies, was validated by experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach’s alpha measure of internal consistency. The findings revealed that master teachers in the First District City Schools Division of Laguna exhibit highly effective mentoring practices, with an overall weighted mean of 3.99 ("Strongly Agree"). Coaching, feedback, and confidentiality were rated highest (4.00), followed closely by support and modeling, which scored 3.99 and 3.98, respectively. Similarly, curriculum implementation was rated highly effective, with a mean score of 3.99. Instructional strategies ranked the highest (4.00), followed by alignment with curriculum goals and professional growth (3.99). Regarding leadership styles, transformational leadership was rated slightly higher (4.00) than transactional leadership (3.99) in fostering a positive learning environment. However, correlations between mentoring practices and curriculum implementation were generally negligible, with the exception of modeling, which showed a low but significant correlation with instructional strategies (r=0.199, p=0.003) and professional growth (r=0.199, p=0.003). Correlations between mentoring practices and leadership styles varied. Modeling demonstrated a significant but low correlation with transactional leadership (r=0.171, p=0.011), while support showed a moderate positive correlation with transformational leadership (r=0.365, p=0.000). Other mentoring practices showed negligible relationships with both leadership styles. Regression analysis indicated that mentoring practices accounted for only a small portion of the variance in curriculum implementation (R²=0.116), with no significant impact on curriculum outcomes (β=0.767, p=0.488). This suggests that other factors play a more significant role in influencing leadership styles and curriculum effectiveness. In conclusion, master teachers in the First District City Schools Division of Laguna demonstrate effective mentoring practices, particularly in coaching, feedback, and confidentiality. Curriculum implementation, including alignment with goals, instructional strategies, and professional growth, is rated highly effective, and transformational leadership slightly surpasses transactional leadership in fostering positive learning environments. However, weak correlations between mentoring practices and both curriculum implementation and instructional leadership suggest limited influence. Modeling shows a mild correlation with transactional leadership, while support moderately correlates with transformational leadership. Regression analysis further highlights that mentoring practices minimally impact leadership styles and curriculum outcomes, emphasizing the role of other factors. To address these gaps, a proposed training program aims to enhance mentoring practices and strengthen their influence on instructional leadership and curriculum implementation.



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