HomePsychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journalvol. 9 no. 9 (2023)

Technology Leadership Competence of Public School Heads

Marilou Rayray

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study dealt with the level of technological leadership competence of public school heads in the Schools Division Office of Urdaneta City for the School Year 2021-2022. A total of sixty-six (66) school heads of Schools Division Office of Urdaneta City served as the respondents. Data were obtained using a researcher-designed questionnaire checklist which was validated by experts in the field. Results revealed that the level of technology leadership competence of public school heads obtained a grand overall weighted mean of 4.48 denoting a transmuted rating of competent. Moreover, significant differences in the level of technological leadership competence of public school heads were indicated in profile variables sex, civil status, and relevant training at the regional, national, and international levels. Further, significant relationships in the level of technology leadership competence of public school heads are indicated in profile variables sex and relevant training at the regional, national, and international levels. It was recommended that the public school heads are encouraged to benchmark good practices of some schools in the region which are identified as schools of excellence to further hone their capabilities in leading and governing schools for continuous improvement.



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