Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 44 no. 3 (2025)

Practices on Establishing Partnership Between School Heads and Stakeholders

Camille Rosales | Lloyd Alzola

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Creating tailored supplementary guidelines within educational settings, especially among school leaders and stakeholders, is crucial for fostering an environment conducive to learning and boosting performance metrics. Nevertheless, the intricacies of these guidelines and their influence on the educational framework still need to be fully understood, particularly within public primary education in the Philippines. This lack of understanding constitutes a research challenge, as comprehending these policies could offer valuable perspectives on advancing educational achievements and stakeholders' involvement. To tackle this research challenge, an investigation was undertaken within a district of Quezon Province, utilizing a quantitative methodology that included descriptive-survey, descriptiveevaluative, descriptive-comparative, and descriptive-correlational research designs. Information was gathered from 30 school administrators and 50 stakeholders via questionnaires, with a commitment to the entire collection of data during the participants’ available time. The data was then methodically interpreted, scrutinized, organized, evaluated, compiled, and analyzed statistically. This study delves into the demographic and professional profiles of school heads and stakeholders, their practices in establishing partnerships, and the impact of these practices on educational governance. The demographic analysis reveals that most middle-aged female school heads have extensive service experience and high academic qualifications. Stakeholders are predominantly young, with a balanced representation from internal and external categories. The investigation into the practices of school heads in collaboration, performance, and governance indicates a high level of engagement, contributing significantly to a positive educational environment and the well-being of the school community. Statistical analyses affirm the consistency of partnership practices among school heads across various demographic factors, suggesting that personal attributes do not influence the effectiveness of these partnerships. Similarly, stakeholders’ contributions to partnerships remain uniform regardless of demographic differences. The study underscores the importance of clearly defined roles, effective communication, and continuous improvement in fostering a culture of accountability and trust within educational institutions. The findings suggest that schools can achieve a harmonious and productive educational ecosystem by prioritizing collaboration, performance enhancement, and governance. This research contributes to understanding effective partnership practices between school heads and stakeholders, offering a blueprint for fostering educational excellence and community engagement.



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